Ein Sommer in Südfrankreich (2016): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2016, Ein Sommer in Südfrankreich is a romance film directed by Jorgo Papavassiliou, running about 90 minutes.

What it’s about. After the death of uncle Olivier, his estate, a small chateau in Provence and the small town's only undertaker firm in its cellar, befall equally and jointly to his local stepson André Vidal, who runs the business since Olivier semi-retired ill, and German cousin, business consultant Charlotte. She arrives from Frankfort to sell the estate at the skyrocketing prices for such idyllic hospitality industry sites. André is shocked, determined to preserve the town's social fabric by preserving Olivier's heritage, and disappointed she doesn't even recognize him as childhood best playmate. It turns out the backward taxes are a ticking bomb, which she sneakily intends to ignite, only André's charms and the lavender-scented bucolic way of life appeal ever more even to businesslike Charlotte.

Who’s in it. Ein Sommer in Südfrankreich stars Julie Engelbrecht as Charlotte Conrad, Tony de Maeyer as Gilbert, Peter Wyssbrod as Monsieur Richard and Grégoire Gros as Mathieu, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Ein Sommer in Südfrankreich has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ein Sommer in Südfrankreich page.

If you liked it. Fans of Ein Sommer in Südfrankreich tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.