L'Enfant du secret (1996): cast, story & where to watch

1996 · Film

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Released in 1996, L'Enfant du secret is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Josée Dayan, running about 95 minutes.

What it’s about. Blanche, a social worker living in Southern France is assigned the case of a five year old deaf boy, who is found by a Gypsy lady after having been abandoned and tied to a shed near her trailer. The boy's life is in danger apparently because he is related to the family of a local politician who is seeking election as mayor. Blanche, though suffering from manic depression and thus emotionally vulnerable, decides to take charge of the situation, get her act together and besides being told to drop the case, seeks to discover the secret the boy has inside.

Who’s in it. L'Enfant du secret stars Caroline Silhol as Blanche, Richard Berry as St. Brieux, Florence Darel as Laurette and Christine Murillo as Conception, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch L'Enfant du secret page.

If you liked it. Fans of L'Enfant du secret tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch L'Enfant du secret (1996)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for L'Enfant du secret change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in L'Enfant du secret?
L'Enfant du secret stars Caroline Silhol, Richard Berry, Florence Darel, Christine Murillo and Annick Alane.
When was L'Enfant du secret released?
L'Enfant du secret was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.