Family Business

French family navigates marijuana business chaos

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About Family Business

Released: 2019

Platform: Netflix

Rating: TV-MA

Run time: 3 Seasons

Cast
Jonathan Cohen, Gérard Darmon, Julia Piaton, Liliane Rovère, Olivier Rosemberg, Ali Marhyar, Lina El Arabi, Louise Coldefy, Alexandra Vandernoot, Enrico Macias

About Family Business

Family Business is a French TV show that debuted in 2019, falling within the TV Comedies genre. It revolves around a family who decides to turn their failing kosher butcher shop into a marijuana café.

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About

The show follows the Hazan family – Joseph, the father, and his three adult children, who are presented with an unconventional opportunity. They decide to transition their traditional kosher butcher shop into a cannabis coffee shop to save the struggling business. This decision leads to an array of comedic and dramatic situations as the family navigates the highs and lows of the marijuana industry.

Making / Production

Family Business was created by Igor Gotesman and produced by Les Films Du Kiosque. The show features a mix of sharp humor, family dynamics, and topical themes surrounding the legalization of cannabis in the business world.

Actors

  • Jonathan Cohen as Joseph Hazan - The patriarch of the family who spearheads the idea to transition the butcher shop into a cannabis café.
  • Géraldine Nakache as Aure Hazan - Joseph's daughter who works alongside him in managing the new business venture.
  • Liliane Rovère as Monique Hazan - Joseph's mother, who adds her own flair and wisdom to the family dynamics.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

  • The show was inspired by real-life events where traditional businesses are pivoting towards the cannabis industry.
  • Family Business incorporates a unique mix of comedy, drama, and social commentary, making it both entertaining and thought-provoking.

Quotes

  • "Sometimes you need to try new things to keep the fire burning." - Joseph Hazan
  • "Family is about sticking together, even through the highs and the highs." - Aure Hazan

Music

The soundtrack of Family Business features a mix of upbeat and quirky tunes that complement the show's light-hearted and comedic tone. The music selection enhances the overall viewing experience and adds to the show's energetic atmosphere.