“Deceptively simple, evocative and stirring.” —48 Hills

"An uplifting story, best for viewers willing to take time to smell the roses." —Library Journal

“The film is first and foremost a very beautiful visual meditation, far from the roads, where Dujardin embodies a wounded, diminished man, who seeks to rebuild himself.” —Le Parisien

“At the end of this journey, there is simply a man who enjoys “disappearing into geography”, and an actor who enjoys regenerating himself there.” —Le Point

“It is the monastic calm of the landscapes he travels, Dujardin’s understated performance, and Tesson’s words as companions, that carry the day, and us along with them.” —Télé 7 Jours

“[A] straightforward, beautiful character study.” —National Review

“A soulful adaptation... eloquently captures the human pulse of Tesson’s story via a thoughtful script and a beautifully introspective performance from Dujardin.” —Keith & the Movies

“Dives into life's existential questions.... a sweeping cinematic trip that explores the literal landscapes of the French countryside and the rugged terrain of human resilience.” —Overly Honest Reviews

“Jean Dujardin gives a subtly affecting performance...all set against stunning natural landscapes ravishingly photographed by Magali Silvestre de Sacy.” —Flipside Reviews