The Stopover (2016): Cast, Box Office & Plot
The Stopover is a 2016 war drama directed by Delphine Coulin and Muriel Coulin, starring Ariane Labed as Aurore, Soko and Damien Bonnard. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes and earned $147,307 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
- Directors
- Delphine Coulin and Muriel Coulin
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Arte France Cinéma
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Stopover About?
The premise of The Stopover without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Following their deployment in Afghanistan, two soldiers, Aurore and Marine, are granted a brief respite with their unit at a luxurious resort in Cyprus. The three-day leave is intended to help them decompress from the realities of war, but the transition proves challenging as they struggle to leave the trauma and violence behind. Surrounded by carefree tourists, the women confront the lingering effects of their experiences and seek a path toward healing.
The Stopover Cast & Characters
Ariane Labed leads the cast as Aurore, with Soko as Marine and Damien Bonnard as Le lieutenant. Directed by Delphine Coulin and Muriel Coulin; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Delphine Coulin
- Co-director Muriel Coulin
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Ariane Labed as Aurore -
Soko as Marine -
Damien Bonnard as Le lieutenant -
Alexis Manenti as Jonathan
Also Starring in The Stopover
· 7 more- Karim Leklou Max
- Makis Papadimitriou Harry
- Andreas Konstantinou Chrystos
- Jérémie Laheurte Ness
- Ginger Romàn Fanny
- Robin Barde Toni
- Sylvain Loreau Momo
More from Delphine Coulin and Muriel Coulin
One more film directed by Delphine Coulin and Muriel Coulin: 17 Girls.
The Stopover Plot Summary
What happens in The Stopover from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Following a tour in Afghanistan, a squad of French soldiers is flown to a sun-drenched Cyprus beach hotel for a three-day break. The Army uses this pause to address the psychological toll of war, helping soldiers process memories of wounds and loss. Alongside rest, they attend group therapy sessions where participants revisit dangerous moments, sometimes with painful clarity. The atmosphere is calm for the most part, yet a quiet tension lingers beneath the surface, and the dynamic among the troops grows subtly more fragile as the days unfold, led by Le lieutenant Damien Bonnard.
Full summary
The whole story of The Stopover, scene by scene
The Stopover Box Office
The Stopover grossed $147,307 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$147.3K
- International
- $147.3K
The Stopover Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Stopover.
How Well Do You Know The Stopover?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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From which conflict zone do the French soldiers return before their break?
The Stopover Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Wir waren im Krieg” and “La escala”.
- Also known as
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- Wir waren im Krieg
- La escala
- 大开眼界
- Die Welt sehen
- Postój
- Междинна спирка
- עצירת ביניים
- Остановка в пути
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The Stopover FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of The Stopover, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Stopover?
The Stopover runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was The Stopover released?
The Stopover was released on May 17, 2016.
Who directed The Stopover?
The Stopover was directed by Delphine Coulin and Muriel Coulin.
More films by Delphine Coulin Who is in the cast of The Stopover?
The Stopover stars Ariane Labed as Aurore, Soko as Marine and Damien Bonnard as Le lieutenant, among 11 credited actors.
How much did The Stopover make at the box office?
The Stopover grossed $147,307 worldwide.
Does The Stopover have a post-credit scene?
No. The Stopover has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Stopover in?
The original language of The Stopover is French.
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