Feb. 25, 2022|France|95 Min.|n/A
Genre: Action;Thriller
Description: “Restless,” a 2022 French film available on Netflix, is a Korean remake directed by Régis Blondeau. The story follows Thomas Blanc, a police lieutenant grieving the recent loss of his mother. In a rush to attend her funeral, he accidentally causes a fatal accident. Despite being an officer, he hides the body to avoid trouble. However, his life spirals further into chaos when he receives threatening calls from a mysterious person who knows about the incident. Thomas must uncover the caller’s identity, their motives, and the connection to the victim.
Originally a Korean film titled “The Hard Day” or “The Hunt for the Deceiver,” this French adaptation retains the core plot but adds its own daring twists. The protagonist, a morally ambiguous cop who accepts bribes, faces escalating challenges after the accident. He buries the victim with his mother, hoping for peace, but the mysterious threats force him into a desperate quest for survival.
The story is a dark comedy intertwined with suspense, as Thomas navigates blackmail, police suspicion, and his own guilt. A tense and thrilling narrative unfolds as he tries to escape the consequences of his actions.
Cast director: Régis Blondeau
Cast actor: Franck Gastambide, Jemina West, Tracy Gotoas, Michaël Abiteboul, Simon Abkarian, Serge Hazanavicius, Victoire Zenner, Perez Michael, Nabil Missoumi, Fabrice de la Villehervé
Original name: Sans répit