My Son (2017) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

A father's desperate search for his missing son exposes fractured family loyalties and a hidden transfer to unknown people.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

The Vanishing At Autrans

Mathys disappears overnight from a recreation centre in Autrans. Julien arrives, learns about the sleeping bag, and commits to staying in France for the search.

Key Events

• Urgent Disappearance Call — Marie urgently tells Julien that their seven-year-old son Mathys has disappeared from a recreation centre. Characters: Julien Perrin, Marie Blanchard, Mathys Location: Telephone contact
• Autrans Recreation Centre — The search begins at the centre where Mathys vanished during the night. Characters: Julien Perrin, Marie Blanchard, Mathys Location: Recreation centre in Autrans
• Abandoned Belongings Found — Mathys has taken only his dark blue sleeping bag and left his other belongings behind. Characters: Julien Perrin, Marie Blanchard, Mathys Location: Recreation centre in Autrans
• Night Patrol Account — Counsellors report a final patrol at around 1:30 a.m. and say they heard nothing. Characters: Julien Perrin, Mathys Location: Recreation centre grounds
• Public Alert Issued — A public alert describes Mathys and asks anyone who sees him not to intervene. Characters: Julien Perrin, Marie Blanchard, Mathys Location: Autrans
• Possible Runaway Theory — Marie suggests that Mathys may have run away because he was angry with Julien. Characters: Julien Perrin, Marie Blanchard, Mathys Location: Search area

Fractured Family Ground

Marie suggests that Mathys may have run away because of his anger toward Julien. Questions about the divorce, Julien's travels, and the family's strained history intensify the investigation.

Key Events

• Family Strain Revealed — Marie explains that Julien worked abroad frequently and that their relationship has been strained for years. Characters: Julien Perrin, Marie Blanchard, Mathys Location: Search area
• Julien Questioned — Julien is questioned about the divorce, his travels, work schedule, and recent contacts. Characters: Julien Perrin, Mathys Location: Police questioning area
• Promise To Stay — Julien insists that he will remain in France and help find Mathys. Characters: Julien Perrin, Mathys Location: Police questioning area
• Marie Home — Julien visits Marie's home and finds Grégoire there. Characters: Julien Perrin, Marie Blanchard, Grégoire Rochas Location: Marie Blanchard's home
• New House Discussion — Grégoire discusses plans for a new house and appears to view Mathys as an obstacle. Characters: Marie Blanchard, Grégoire Rochas, Julien Perrin Location: Marie Blanchard's home

The New Family Threat

Julien encounters Grégoire at Marie's home and reacts violently to his plans for a new house. Marie reveals her miscarriage and defends Grégoire as her only reliable support.

Key Events

• Julien Attacks Grégoire — Julien loses control and attacks Grégoire during the confrontation. Characters: Julien Perrin, Marie Blanchard, Grégoire Rochas Location: Marie Blanchard's home
• Marie Rebukes Julien — Marie accuses Julien of judging everyone and making the investigation more difficult. Characters: Julien Perrin, Marie Blanchard, Grégoire Rochas Location: Marie Blanchard's home
• Miscarriage Revealed — Marie reveals her recent miscarriage and says Grégoire is the only person she can rely on. Characters: Marie Blanchard, Julien Perrin, Grégoire Rochas Location: Marie Blanchard's home
• Search Takes Priority — Julien insists that finding Mathys must come before every other concern. Characters: Julien Perrin, Mathys, Marie Blanchard Location: Search area
• Suspicion Targets Grégoire — As the search continues, Julien's suspicions increasingly focus on Grégoire. Characters: Julien Perrin, Grégoire Rochas, Mathys Location: Search area
• Second Violent Confrontation — Julien violently demands that Grégoire reveal where Mathys is. Characters: Julien Perrin, Grégoire Rochas, Mathys Location: Grégoire Rochas's home

The White Rock Revelation

Julien's suspicions focus on Grégoire, whose burned sleeping bag exposes a connection to Mathys. Under pressure, Grégoire admits transferring the child and names White Rock as the destination.

Key Events

• Burned Sleeping Bag — Julien discovers Mathys's burned sleeping bag in Grégoire's stove. Characters: Julien Perrin, Grégoire Rochas, Mathys Location: Grégoire Rochas's home
• Grégoire Confesses Transfer — Grégoire admits receiving Mathys's photograph, collecting him, and delivering him to unknown people through mobile-phone arrangements. Characters: Julien Perrin, Grégoire Rochas, Mathys Location: Grégoire Rochas's home
• White Rock Lead — Grégoire identifies White Rock, an abandoned resort, as the place where others came to collect Mathys. Characters: Julien Perrin, Grégoire Rochas, Mathys Location: Isolated hunting ground near White Rock
• Julien Follows The Lead — Julien follows the White Rock lead into an isolated hunting ground; the supplied account ends before Mathys's fate is revealed. Characters: Julien Perrin, Mathys Location: Isolated hunting ground

Story Breakdown

• Mathys Disappears — Mathys vanishes from a recreation centre during the night, initiating the search.
  • Nighttime Vanishing — Mathys disappears during the night while staying at the recreation centre.
  • Sleeping Bag Clue — Only Mathys's dark blue sleeping bag is missing from his belongings.
• Julien Returns — Julien responds to Marie's call and commits himself to finding Mathys.
  • Urgent Phone Call — Marie urgently informs Julien that Mathys is missing.
  • Search Commitment — Julien says he will remain in France and help with the search.
• Family Fractures — The investigation reveals the long strain between Julien and Marie and Mathys's possible anger toward his father.
  • Runaway Suspicion — Marie suggests that Mathys may have run away because he was angry with Julien.
  • Divorce Questions — Julien is questioned about the divorce, his travels, and his work schedule.
• Grégoire Conflict — Julien's confrontation with Grégoire exposes competing family loyalties and escalating hostility.
  • New House Plans — Grégoire discusses plans for a new house while appearing to treat Mathys as an obstacle.
  • Violent Confrontation — Julien attacks Grégoire, and Marie condemns Julien's behavior.
• Hidden Transfer — Evidence and pressure reveal that Grégoire handled Mathys and transferred him to unknown people.
  • Burned Evidence — Julien discovers Mathys's burned sleeping bag in Grégoire's stove.
  • Forced Confession — Grégoire admits receiving Mathys's photograph, collecting him, and delivering him elsewhere.
• White Rock Lead — Grégoire identifies an abandoned resort as the next destination, and Julien follows the lead.
  • Abandoned Resort — Grégoire says Mathys was taken to White Rock, an abandoned resort.
  • Unresolved Fate — Julien enters an isolated hunting ground, while the supplied account stops before Mathys's fate is revealed.

Directed by

Christian Carion

Key Cast

• Guillaume Canet — Julien Perrin
• Mélanie Laurent — Marie Blanchard
• Olivier de Benoist — Grégoire Rochas
• Antoine Hamel — The Pick-Up
• Marc Robert — Head of the Kidnappers