Bowling

Bowling

Directed by Marie-Castille Mention-Schaar

Produced by Loma Nasha, Pathé

201290 min5.2 / 10

A warm, character-driven comedy about four women of different ages and backgrounds uniting to save a beloved hospital maternity clinic, grounded in friendship, humor, and small-town French life.

The story takes place in Carhaix, in the heart of Brittany. A small hospital, with a calm maternity clinic, where few births take place. Mathilde, a mid-wife, Firmine, a pediatric nurse, and Louise, the owner of the Carhaix bowling alley, are all friends and lead a happy existence. Catherine, director of the establishment's Human Resources, is sent to restructure the hospital and, most importantly, to eventually shut down the maternity clinic, which is losing money. Four women whose age, personalities, and origins are different, but who will form a quartet overflowing with humanity and humor as they join forces to save the clinic. Life, love, friendship, Brittany and... bowling.

Essence

Ensemble

Like Bowling

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Bowling

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Bowling, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Bowling, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Bowling, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.