Secret de banlieue (2002): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 2002, Secret de banlieue is a thriller film directed by Louis Choquette.

What it’s about. Catherine, a rebellious pre-teen who has been deeply affected by her parents’ divorce, plays a game which involves crossing a dangerous road with her eyes closed. She becomes friends with the girl next door, the quiet Ariane, to the consternation of Ariane’s father, David. Although he appears to be a model father, David is in fact obsessed by the need to protect his daughter. As such, he tries – unsuccessfully – to prevent Ariane from coming under Catherine’s bad influence. Ariane takes up smoking, starts telling lies, and begins to explore her sexuality. While Catherine’s mother attempts to seduce the handsome, and single, David, he sets a trap for Catherine. For Catherine, living dangerously is no longer a game, and she has to summon all her strengths in order to survive.

Who’s in it. Secret de banlieue stars Jean-François Pichette as David, Élise Guilbault as Maryse, Roxane Gaudette-Loiseau as Catherine Béland and Joannie Lemay as Ariane, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Secret de banlieue has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Secret de banlieue page.

If you liked it. Fans of Secret de banlieue tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.