For a Good Cause (1997)

Plot Summary

When 12-year-old Tonin's teacher announces that he is looking for volunteers to house one of several orphan African refugees for a month during their visit to Paris, the exuberent, well-meaning youth immediately offers his own abode. His classmates cheer and he feels happy until he broaches the subject with his parents. Daniel, the boy's father is delighted by his son's humanitarianism, but still says no. Not wanting to lose face at school, Tonin decides to take the visitor anyway and just keep him hidden for the next few weeks. This family-oriented French comedy follows his efforts to keep his new African guest, Moussa, a secret.

Movie Details

Original Title

C'est pour la bonne cause!

Status

released

Original Language

fr

Where to watch free (US)

No free providers found in US.

Production Companies

Canal+

CNC

DDD 1867

Eurimages

France 3 Cinéma

Image Création