Jouliks (2019)
A raw and tender French-Canadian drama about love, freedom, and the family ties that bind — or break — us.
Jouliks - Movie Information
- Release Year: 2019
- Directed by: Mariloup Wolfe
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Drama
- Runtime: 1h 54m
- Original Language: French
- Spoken Languages: French
- Release Date (Theatrical): November 1, 2019 (Canada)
- Production Companies: Les Films Vision 4
- Production Countries: Canada
Jouliks - Plot
Vera and Zak meet by chance and it's crazy love. The two lovebirds settle in a decayed house at the end of a row, where little Yanna comes into the world. They raise their child in a spirit of total freedom, without constraint. Zak often leaves his family to find his family, gypsies who do not like him to meet a woman from the city. When Vera's parents arrive unexpectedly at home, they will jeopardize the already fragile balance of the trio.
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Jouliks - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Mariloup Wolfe
Main Cast
- Dusan Dukic
- Melissa Toussaint
- Lilou Roy-Lanouette
- Jérémie Earp
- Victor Andres Trelles Turgeon
- Christiane Pasquier
- Paul Ahmarani
- Jeanne Roux-Coté
- Michel Mongeau
- Christina Filippidis
Writers
- Marie-Christine Lê Huu
Producers
- Claude Veillet
- Annie Blais
Jouliks - FAQs
What is Jouliks about?
Jouliks follows Vera and Zak, two free spirits who fall deeply in love and build an unconventional life together, raising their daughter Yanna without rules or constraints. When Vera's parents show up unannounced, their already fragile family balance is pushed to the breaking point.
Does Jouliks have a happy ending?
Jouliks leans into emotional complexity rather than easy resolution. The film explores the tension between freedom and responsibility, and its ending reflects that ambiguity — leaving viewers with a bittersweet sense of what love and family truly cost when lived outside society's norms.
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Why does Zak keep leaving his family in Jouliks?
Zak is torn between two worlds. His Romani family disapproves of his relationship with Vera, a woman from the city, and that pull never fully loosens its grip. His repeated departures aren't just about wanderlust — they reflect a deep conflict between belonging and love.
Who are the main actors in Jouliks?
The cast is led by Jeanne Roux-Coté as Véra, Victor Andres Trelles Turgeon as Zak, and young Lilou Roy-Lanouette as their daughter Yanna. The ensemble also includes Dusan Dukic, Melissa Toussaint, Christiane Pasquier, Paul Ahmarani, and Jérémie Earp.
Who directed Jouliks and what is her background?
Jouliks was directed by Mariloup Wolfe, a Quebec filmmaker and actress known for her work in French-Canadian television and cinema. The film marks her feature directorial work, adapted from Marie-Christine Lê Huu's screenplay, and showcases her sensitivity for intimate, character-driven storytelling.
Is Jouliks based on a book or true story?
Jouliks is based on the novel of the same name by Marie-Christine Lê Huu, who also wrote the screenplay adaptation. It is a work of fiction, though its emotional portrait of unconventional family life and cultural clash resonates with a very grounded, real-world authenticity.
What films are similar to Jouliks?
If Jouliks resonated with you, you might enjoy Hungry Hearts (2015), which also explores the dark side of unconventional parenting, or Hadewijch (2009) for its intense portrait of obsessive devotion. Almost Friends (2017) and Newness (2017) offer similarly intimate looks at love and identity.
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