Mother Schmuckers
Director: Harpo Guit, Lenny Guit
Actors: Maxi Delmelle, Harpo Guit, Claire Bodson
PlotIn a gritty neighborhood, two reckless and carefree brothers, Issachar and Zabulon, enjoy a chaotic lifestyle filled with bizarre antics and troublemaking. Living with their exasperated mother, Cahouète, their antics are often more than she can handle. The brothers' disorganized and whimsical existence takes an unexpected turn when they lose Cahouète's beloved dog, Jacques-Janvier. Knowing how much the dog means to their mother and fearing her wrath, they embark on a wildly slapstick journey across the city to recover Jacques-Janvier. Their quest sees them dart through various urban environments, each setting bringing a new set of oddball characters and strange escapades as they desperately work to rectify their mishap before their mother discovers the truth.
As the brothers delve deeper into their mission, the antics escalate rapidly, driven by their eccentric behavior and relentless pursuit. Their path crosses with unusual individuals who further complicate their predicament with comic yet troublesome encounters. Oblivious to danger and chaos, Issachar and Zabulon continue to improvise solutions that often worsen their situation. The ticking clock on their misadventure somehow grows heavier with each botched attempt at retrieving the dog, heightening the comic tension. Throughout this journey, underlining themes of brotherhood, loyalty, and the desperation to please a loved one emerge amid the uproarious comedy and absurdity that define their daily lives. Faced with one confounding obstacle after another, only time will tell if these lovable nuisances can bring their escapade to a happy resolution.
Writers: Harpo Guit, Lenny Guit
Release Date: 15 Mar 2022
Runtime: 70 min
Rating: N/A
Country: Belgium
Language: French
Home Video Reviews
Mother Schmuckers blends quirky absurdism with outrageous humor, aiming for shock but lacks sustained charm; appealing to niche cult audiences.
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