The Company of strangers

Summary: A bus breaks down in the wilderness. Eight elderly women, average age 71, are stranded at a deserted farmhouse. They have only their wits, their memories, and eventually some roasted frogs' legs, to sustain them. Through the long days and nights this remarkable group of strangers shared their life stories and exchanged intimate thoughts; turning the crisis into a magical time of humor and spirit. Featuring non-professional actors and spontaneous dialogue, this memorable film dissolves the barrier between fiction and reality, weaving a heartwarming tale of friendship and courage.