Folks (2012): Cast & Plot
Folks is a 2012 short film directed by Frédéric Guelaff, starring Adèle Haenel, Juliette Lamboley and Faustine Tournan. It runs 19 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 19 min
- Director
- Frédéric Guelaff
- Original language
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French - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Folks About?
The premise of Folks without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The film offers a glimpse into the lives of several characters over two days, inviting the audience to piece together their backgrounds and connections. It follows a lonely and somewhat pitiable man, a woman struggling with a monotonous existence, and a young actress searching for love and fulfillment. The narrative explores their individual journeys and hints at a deeper, underlying story.
Folks Cast
Adèle Haenel leads the cast, with Juliette Lamboley and Faustine Tournan. Directed by Frédéric Guelaff; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Frédéric Guelaff
Folks Plot Summary
What happens in Folks from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film stars Adèle Haenel(/actor/adle-haenel), Juliette Lamboley(/actor/juliette-lamboley), Faustine Tournan(/actor/faustine-tournan), and Christophe Reymond(/actor/christophe-reymond).
Jon Aldrich is a successful stockbroker living a comfortable life with his wife, Audrey, and their two kids. The calm begins to fracture when he confronts the consequences of his elderly father Harry’s dementia after a catastrophic accident—Harry accidentally burns down his own house. Jon’s attempt to shield the family from the fallout backfires when his sister Arlene, who is portrayed here as self-centered and unreliable, refuses to lend a hand. With Arlene unavailable, Harry and his wife Mildred end up moving in with Jon’s family, and the guest room becomes a pressure chamber for everyone’s nerves and finances.
Full summary
The whole story of Folks, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Folks?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
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- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
What is Jon Aldrich's profession at the start of the film?
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Folks FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Folks, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Folks?
Folks runs 19 minutes.
When was Folks released?
Folks was released on May 5, 2012.
Who directed Folks?
Folks was directed by Frédéric Guelaff.
More films by Frédéric Guelaff Who is in the cast of Folks?
Folks stars Adèle Haenel, Juliette Lamboley and Faustine Tournan, among 4 credited actors.
Does Folks have a post-credit scene?
No. Folks has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Folks in?
The original language of Folks is French.
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