Xavier Legrand's 2018 French drama thriller Custody ( Jusqu'à la garde ) offers a harrowing look into the impact of domestic violence during a tense custody battle. It expands upon his Oscar-nominated short film, winning accolades for its realistic portrayal and intense, score-free atmosphere. The narrative follows a separated couple, Miriam and Antoine Besson, whose contentious, court-ordered shared custody arrangement for their son descends into a dangerous, high-stakes situation.