The Good Life

The Good Life

The best life-lesson is from the one you least expect

1996 · 108 min · ★ 6.2 · Drama

Tristan is about to turn fifteen. He enjoys the good life his parents have built for him. And yet, it won't be long before his environment of protection, affection and comfort crumbles. From then on, he will learn the taste of loneliness, sadness and that survival is often more important than life.

Directed by David Trueba · Written by David Trueba

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