Looking for Eric

Ken Loach
Steve Evets, Eric Cantona, Stephanie Bishop, Gerard Kearns, John Henshaw
2009
UK, France, Italy, Belgium, Spain
Completed
English, French
116 minutes
Detailed introduction
This film (drama)Also known asLooking for Eric,is aUK, France, Italy, Belgium, SpainProducerwomen sex,At2009Released in year
。The dialogue language isEnglish, French,Current Douban rating7.5(For reference only)。
Postman Eric Bishop (played by Steve Evets) is a die-hard fan of Manchester United star Cantona. Unable to face his estranged wife Lily (played by Stephanie Bishop), whom he abandoned thirty years ago, Eric experiences a motorcycle accident while distracted. After being discharged from the hospital, he finds his two stepsons unmanageable, with his eldest son Ryan (played by Gerard Kearns) getting mixed up with local gangs and being forced to hide a crime. Depressed and despondent, Eric contemplates suicide and resorts to smoking marijuana to numb himself. Under the influence of smoke and drink, Eric discovers that his idol Cantona appears by his side, advising him and encouraging him to reconnect with Lily, discipline his sons strictly, and even train them with physical exercise. When Eric feels helpless against the gang, Cantona suggests he seek help from his postman friends. But can all this truly help Eric regain his life? This film was nominated for the Palme d'Or at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival.