L'Arbre et la forêt (2010)
Directed by Olivier Ducastel, Jacques Martineau

Film Synopsis

For almost six decades, Frédérick has been harbouring a dark secret which is known only to himself, his wife and his son Charles.  After the latter's premature death, Frédérick's family are surprised not to see him at the funeral.  Suspecting their may be a good reason for his absence, his other son and his granddaughter pay a visit on him and try to coax an explanation out of him.  The reclusive old man is reluctant to speak at first.  For years he has wrestled with his secret, resolved that no one else shall find it out.  His relationship with Charles had always been a stormy one, and that was no doubt because he knew what he should not have known.  Now Frédérick faces a terrible dilemma.  Has the time come for him to confess the terrible secret that long weighed on his heart - or should he keep quiet and let the truth he dare not disclose die with him?  Surely there are some secrets that should never be divulged...?