la nuit où laurier gaudreault s'est réveillé

[La nuit où Laurier Gaudreault s'est réveillé](javascript:void(0)) is a powerful dramatic play by Michel Marc Bouchard, also adapted into a television series by Xavier Dolan. The story revolves around Mireille Larouche, a thanatopractrice (funeral professional) who returns to her hometown for her mother's funeral after having fled the town for years. The narrative unfolds as a family drama set mostly in a funeral home, where dark family secrets and past traumas come to light, particularly relating to a traumatic event one night involving Laurier Gaudreault, a childhood friend. The story mixes elements of intimate family tension, unresolved childhood memories, and themes like truth, reconciliation, and grief. This play is celebrated for its emotional depth, complex characters, and exploration of family secrets that shape the characters' lives decades later.