While beginning as a delicate drama about family and love, it is noted for slowly spiraling into a "downward thriller" with a constant sense of urgency.

The story follows Franck, a scrap dealer living on the outskirts of Paris with his wife Meriem and their five children. Expecting a sixth child they cannot afford, they enter into an illegal adoption agreement with Julien and Anna, a well-to-do pair of lawyers who are unable to conceive. Perspectives from the Community

“Roller Coaster ride of emotions with very less use of words... The eagerness of both, real mother and a wanna be are beautifully shown.” IMDb

Critics have praised the "masterful" and "sensible" acting. Sara Giraudeau and Judith Chemla deliver standout performances as the two women at the center of the dilemma.

The 2022 French film (The Sixth Child), directed by Léopold Legrand , is a highly acclaimed social thriller that explores an "unthinkable arrangement" between two couples from vastly different backgrounds. Critical & Audience Reception

“Each participant inevitably enters dangerous territory... desires, morals and money making for a very disturbing cocktail.” Cineuropa

The film received a strong critical reception, holding an average rating of on the French site AlloCiné . It was a major winner at the 2022 Angoulême Francophone Film Festival , securing awards for Best Audience Award, Best Script, Best Music, and a dual Best Actress award for its leads. Movie Highlights