Staying Vertical (2017) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

2017 · 98 min · French

#26,198

Directed by

Alain Guiraudie

Starring

Damien Bonnard, Christian Bouillette, India Hair, Raphaël Thierry

Filmmaker Leo's quiet life in the south of France is disrupted by an unexpected encounter with Marie, a free-spirited shepherdess, resulting in a child. When Marie struggles with post-natal depression and leaves, Leo finds himself a single parent. He embraces the challenges of raising his daughter, seeking creative inspiration and experiencing a series of humorous encounters while learning to find happiness amidst the unexpected chaos of parenthood.