The Kid with a Bike

Director

Jean-Pierre Dardenne Luc Dardenne

Tagline

A film by Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne

Synopsis

From two-time Palme d'Or winning duo Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne comes THE KID WITH A BIKE, a realistic and touching human drama about growing up.

After being abandoned by his father, 11 year-old Cyril has gone to live in state care. One day, in the hope of finding his wayward father, Cyril escapes, seeking refuge from the school authorities in a doctor's surgery, where he meets the kind and loving Samantha. Samantha agrees to Cyril spending the weekends at her place, and in spite of the boy's self-destructive rage, the two lonely souls slowly start to develop a special bond.

Winner of the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival 2011, THE KID WITH A BIKE is a touching realist dramas from the undisputed masters of the genre - the Dardenne Brothers.