François, a twenty-year-old misfit, gets his living by collecting boxes and bottles to offer to local merchants. He lives with his mother and stepfather, both of whom are incredibly insensitive. Mado is an eccentric 11-year-old who is neglected by her family due to the peculiar way she communicates her emotions. François kidnaps Mado and takes her to live with him in the attic of his parents' house for reasons that are never revealed. Instead of terror, Mado embraces the spirit of the abduction, and the two joust, gradually discovering love and comfort in their connection. When the police apprehend them, they interpret their behavior quite differently. Based on a genuine story, this drama.
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François, a twenty-year-old misfit, gets his living by collecting boxes and bottles to offer to local merchants. He lives with his mother and stepfather, both of whom are incredibly insensitive. Mado is an eccentric 11-year-old who is neglected by her family due to the peculiar way she communicates her emotions. François kidnaps Mado and takes her to live with him in the attic of his parents' house for reasons that are never revealed. Instead of terror, Mado embraces the spirit of the abduction, and the two joust, gradually discovering love and comfort in their connection. When the police apprehend them, they interpret their behavior quite differently. Based on a genuine story, this drama.
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