RIDE ABOVE

 

Born on her parents’ stud farm, Zoé has grown up among horses. Now she has only one dream: to become a jockey. Tempête, a foal whose birth she witnesses, will become her alter ego. One stormy night, a tragic event shatters all of Zoé’s dreams. However, she does not give up, struggling for years against all odds to achieve the impossible and to make her destiny come true.
Quebec director Christian Duguay (Jappeloup, Belle et Sébastien : L'aventure continue) has assembled an all-star cast led by Pio Marmaï, Mélanie Laurent, Carole Bouquet and Carmen Kassovitz.The result is an epic equestrian movie, set in the picturesque landscapes of Normandy. Adaptation of the children's novel Storm at the Stud Farm, this family drama confirms Duguay's talent and his ability to direct outstanding actors with accuracy and authenticity.