
A young police officer goes through Abitibi to take a train with a young convict who escaped from her orphanage.
Directed by Gilles Carle, The Machine Age leans on a strong ensemble — Gabriel Arcand, Sylvie Lachance, Willie Lamothe — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1978.
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Improbable encounters bring tenderness, laughter and compassion to a world of urban alienation.
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