This is a quiet drama about the struggles of a former drug addict and
dealer, Bruno Calgagni (Patrick Dewaere), as he is released from prison
in the U.S. and arrives back home in France. His unhappy father blames
this disgraceful prison stint for the death of Bruno's mother. No one
wants to hire an ex-con, and a romantic liaison with another, very
delicately balanced former addict only adds to the burden Bruno is
carrying. Mauvais Fils skillfully limns Bruno's daily fight to keep his
head above
water.
