Ad Vitam

Ad Vitam

Year: 2025

Runtime: 1 h 35 m

Language: french

Director: Rodolphe Lauga

ActionCrimeDramaMysteryThriller

Following an assassination attempt, Franck Lazarev is forced to confront his past when his wife, Léo, is kidnapped by a shadowy group. A former member of the French Elite Intervention Squad, Franck finds himself drawn into a dangerous state affair, far exceeding his initial understanding, as he desperately tries to rescue her.

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1

Franck's Harassment Begins

Franck Lazareff, a building inspector, starts experiencing relentless harassment for unknown reasons. This troubling situation escalates, leading to an intrusion into his and Leo's home, which leaves them feeling unsafe.

Franck and Leo's apartment
2

The Attack at Work

While performing his job, Franck is put in mortal danger when the safety line he relies on suddenly fails. He plummets hundreds of feet, creating significant concern and panic about his safety.

Construction site
3

Leo Confronts Franck

As the tensions rise, Leo questions Franck about a key he attempts to hide in their bathroom sink. This confrontation intensifies their already strained relationship, especially with a baby on the way.

Franck and Leo's apartment
4

Kidnapping Incident

Armed men break into Franck and Leo's home, demanding a secret item from Franck. When he refuses to comply, they kidnap Leo, putting Franck in a desperate situation where he must ensure her safety.

Franck and Leo's apartment
5

Franck's Past with GIGN

Flashbacks reveal that Franck had joined the GIGN, an elite police tactical unit, a decade ago. There, he met Leo, leading to their deep bond, forged in a life of high risk and danger.

10 years ago GIGN training grounds
6

The Fatal Operation

Franck, along with his colleagues, engages in a risky operation where they encounter gunfire. Despite their team spirit, tragedy strikes when Franck's friend Nico is fatally shot during the chaos.

Nine years later Hotel
7

Finding Evidence

At their new apartment, Franck discovers a bloodstain on his father's badge linked to the hotel incident. This discovery becomes critical as he starts to piece together a troubling conspiracy around the events.

New apartment
8

Investigating the Truth

Determined to uncover the truth, Franck learns about Salim Lakdaoui, a former special forces member linked to the hotel incident. His findings lead him to believe there's a larger cover-up at play involving government agencies.

9

Meeting the Journalist

Franck contacts a journalist to share his information, hoping for anonymity and safety for his family. However, he soon realizes that the journalist was part of a covert government operation working against him.

10

Ransacked and Pressured

As the threat escalates, Franck's apartment is ransacked, and he is pressured to surrender evidence that could expose governmental misdeeds. The urgency heightens as armed men search for the key that could unravel the conspiracy.

Franck's apartment
11

The Confrontation

Franck engages in a tense standoff with the armed men, realizing their real intentions are far more sinister than he anticipated. He must strategize to protect himself and his wife while dealing with the imminent danger.

Rambouillet Forest
12

Fight for Survival

In a thrilling chase, Franck uses his skills to buy time for Leo and evade the armed men and police. His determination leads to a climactic showdown that endangers his life but underscores his commitment to his family.

13

Emergency Hospitalization

After struggling to escape, Franck finally manages to get Leo to the hospital following her being shot. Their fate hangs in balance as they fight for their lives against the forces out to destroy them.

Hospital
14

Revealing the Truth

Leo, possessing crucial evidence, fights to prove Franck's innocence in court. She presents the key she had hidden from the armed men, which becomes vital in uncovering the government scandal.

Court
15

New Beginnings

Following the exposure of the conspiracy, Franck is released from prison and reunites with Leo and their newborn. Together, they aim to start a new life, fulfilling their hopes for a family.

Last Updated: May 26, 2025 at 06:39

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