Dreamchild 2020

Overview

Dreamchild is a 2020 film centered on the lives of a couple living in the mountains near the Swiss border. The story follows François and Noémie, who operate a family sawmill that has been passed down through four generations. After struggling for years with unsuccessful fertility treatments, the couple decides to abandon their attempts to conceive a child of their own and instead pursues the process of adoption. However, the narrative shifts when François encounters Patricia, a woman who has recently moved into the neighborhood. Following this meeting, François and Patricia begin a passionate affair. The situation becomes complicated when Patricia discovers that she is pregnant. The film explores the personal consequences of these events as the characters navigate their changing circumstances and the impact on their respective relationships. The production focuses on the emotional tension between the couple's initial desire for a family and the unexpected developments that arise following the arrival of a new person in their community.