Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: ICI Radio-Canada Télé
Type: Scripted
Rating: 7.3/10
Shooting Stars
Overview
"Les Ă©toiles filantes" is the story of two friends in their late thirties whose lives have taken very different paths. Twenty years after their band broke up and all dreams of that elusive recording contract had faded away, the two men meet up once again. They now live in very different worlds, worlds that are destined to clash from the moment that the incorrigible, free-spirited Daniel turns up on Jacques the math teacherâs doorstep. Daniel calmly tells his old friend that he has only six months left to live. The nomad parks his trailer in Jacquesâ yard and proceeds to carve himself a place in the householdâs well organized routine. However, he mischievously makes the most of every opportunity to shake up the familyâs tidy world. This series tells a tale of friendship â albeit a frequently strained one â where values of stability and freedom humorously polarize and keep us smiling throughout.
This production, originally released in 2007, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Comedy, Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.3 across its 2 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- âą Explores themes within Comedy and Drama.
- âą Produced in Canada.
- âą Original Language: French.
Starring Cast
Marie-HélÚne Thibault
Chantal Beauséjour
Simon Pigeon
Thomas Préfontaine-Beauséjour
StĂ©phane CrĂȘte
Jacques Préfontaine
Normand Daneau
Daniel Rajotte
Seasons
Season 1
13 Episodes âą Aired 2007-01-11
Les Ă©toiles filantes is the story of two friends in their late thirties whose lives have taken very different paths. Twenty years after their band broke up and all dreams of that elusive recording contract had faded away, the two men meet up once again. They now live in very different worlds, worlds that are destined to clash from the moment that the incorrigible, free-spirited Daniel turns up on Jacques the math teacherâs doorstep. Daniel calmly tells his old friend that he has only six months left to live. The nomad parks his trailer in Jacquesâ yard and proceeds to carve himself a place in the householdâs well organized routine. However, he mischievously makes the most of every opportunity to shake up the familyâs tidy world. This series tells a tale of friendship â albeit a frequently strained one â where values of stability and freedom humorously polarize and keep us smiling throughout.
Season 2
13 Episodes âą Aired 2008-09-09
Les Ă©toiles filantes continues its astonishing trajectory through a second season in which writer François Archambault is back to entertain us with a scintillating mix of comedy and drama as the lives of the showâs engaging characters unfold. Chantale and Jacques are wondering whether they truly belong together while, paradoxically, Sonia and Danielâs relationship seems to be smoothing out. While their parents endeavour to realize the dreams of their youth, Soleil and Thomas are becoming more and more grown up. In this constantly shifting sky, each character stays true to his or her own quest for happiness.