The Sixth Child

Franck and Meriem, a Roma couple, have five children and live in a caravan in Aubervilliers. Franck works as scrap dealer and struggles to earn enough income to support their family. Anna and Julien, both lawyers, are a couple who are unable to have children. One night, Franck unwittingly helps resell stolen scrap metal and, following a road accident, he loses his work van and finds himself accused of theft. Julien successfully defends Franck in court, obtaining a suspended sentence. Shortly thereafter, Franck visits Julien at his office. He explains to him that Meriem is pregnant and that their religious convictions forbid abortion, but that they cannot afford a sixth child. Franck has debts and needs to buy a van. He and his wife believe that Julien and Anna would make good parents... (Cinemax)