Our Paradise (2011): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Our Paradise is a 2011 drama directed by Gaël Morel, starring Stéphane Rideau as Vassili, Jean-Christophe Bouvet and Dimitri Durdaine. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes and earned $2,206 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Gaël Morel
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
-
French - Studio
- Alfama Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Our Paradise About?
The premise of Our Paradise without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Vassili, an aging prostitute with sharp, dangerous instincts, discovers an unconscious young man in the Forest of Boulogne and brings him home. The two become lovers and partners in crime, working as a prostitution duo and stealing from their clients. As retaliation threats rise, they desperately flee Paris, beginning a precarious escape.
Our Paradise Cast & Characters
Stéphane Rideau leads the cast as Vassili, with Jean-Christophe Bouvet as Le premier client and Dimitri Durdaine as Angelo. Directed by Gaël Morel; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Gaël Morel
- Stéphane Rideau as Vassili
- Jean-Christophe Bouvet as Le premier client
- Dimitri Durdaine as Angelo
-
Béatrice Dalle as Anna
Also Starring in Our Paradise
· 11 more- Mathis Morisset Le petit Vassili
- Didier Flamand Victor
- Malik Issolah Kamel
- Ludovic Berthillot L'homme Gerland
- Roland Copé Docteur
- Djamel Mehnane Vendeur vêtements 1
- Rabah Zahi Saïd
- Raymonde Bronstein La mère d'Anna
- Jean-Marc Léon Prostitué lampadaire
- Jacques Grant Client récalcitrant
- Jeremy Nebor Vendeur vêtements 2
More from Gaël Morel
More films directed by Gaël Morel: To Live, To Die, To Live Again, Catch the Wind, After Him and Three Dancing Slaves.
Our Paradise Plot Summary
What happens in Our Paradise from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Vassili Stéphane Rideau is an aging Paris hustler who struggles to accept that time is catching up with his trade. A sharp, cutting outburst follows when a client comments on his age, and he strangles him in a moment of raw frustration. That same night, in the Bois de Boulogne, he discovers an unconscious teenager who has been beaten and robbed and can’t recall his name or past. Vassili brings the boy to his apartment and christens him Angelo Dimitri Durdaine, drawn by his angelic appearance and an angel tattoo on his abdomen.
Full summary
The whole story of Our Paradise, scene by scene
Our Paradise Box Office
Our Paradise grossed $2,206 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$2.2K
- International
- $2.2K
Our Paradise Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Our Paradise.
How Well Do You Know Our Paradise?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the aging Paris hustler at the center of the story?
Our Paradise Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Notre Paradis” and “Unser Paradies”.
- Also known as
-
- Notre Paradis
- Unser Paradies
- Наш рай
- O Nosso Paraíso
- 我们的天堂
- 아워 파라다이스
Seen Our Paradise?
Our Paradise FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Our Paradise, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Our Paradise?
Our Paradise runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was Our Paradise released?
Our Paradise was released on September 28, 2011.
Who directed Our Paradise?
Our Paradise was directed by Gaël Morel.
More films by Gaël Morel Who is in the cast of Our Paradise?
Our Paradise stars Stéphane Rideau as Vassili, Jean-Christophe Bouvet as Le premier client and Dimitri Durdaine as Angelo, among 15 credited actors.
How much did Our Paradise make at the box office?
Our Paradise grossed $2,206 worldwide.
Does Our Paradise have a post-credit scene?
No. Our Paradise has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Our Paradise in?
The original language of Our Paradise is French.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
