
Detour

Storyline & Plot Summary
For twenty-two years, Leo Huff has been working as a secretary in the same office. Living with the same wife in the same suburban bungalow, with the same old furniture and is the same old daily routine, his life is a monotonous statement. Things take a sudden turn when Leo has to stand in for an engineer and give a presentation in a small rural community. There, Leo is swept away by Lou, a distressed young woman who takes him beyond the beaten track. This encounter spells a new beginning for Leo, a strange, chaotic journey filled with unexpected twists and turns.
Production Details
Cast

Luc Picard
Léo Huff

Isabelle Guérard
Lou

Guillaume Lemay-Thivierge
Roch

Suzanne Champagne
Maryse Huff

Sylvie Boucher
Lyne Ventura

Louison Danis
Mayoress Pauline Courchesne
Jeff Andrews
Francis 'Frenchy' Fradette
Émilie Labranche
Pissed environmentalist

Roberto Mei
Léon Hivon

Marie-Pierre Valay-Nadeau
Manon
Sandra Lecouteur
Pro-development woman
Gil Leveck
Angry guy
Jean Saint-Pierre
Another guy

Éric Butler
Councillor 1
Normand Robichaud
Councillor 2
Christian Gagné
Gamekeeper
Gabrielle Poulin
Television presenter
Marc Denoncourt
Columnist
Audience Reviews & Detailed Breakdown
Read and share community scores for Detour
An absolute masterpiece of modern cinema! The character arcs are deeply emotional and the musical score heightens every single scene.
Great pacing throughout the entire story. The leads have insane chemistry together. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a compelling watch.