Synopsis
The story of a family and a love affair told through the journey of a young woman called Suzanne.
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Cast
- Sara ForestierSuzanne Merevsky
- François DamiensNicolas Merevsky
- Adèle HaenelMaria Merevsky
- Paul HamyJulien
- Lola DueñasIrène
- Corinne MasieroÉliane, l'avocate
- Anne Le NyMme Danvers, la mère d'accueil
- Karim LeklouVince
- Apollonia LuisettiSuzanne enfant
- Fanie ZaniniMaria enfant
Recommendations
- 100
The Telegraph
It’s a stunningly confident piece of filmmaking, which holds on to vital clues about how much time has elapsed, and what’s happened, then springs them on us. The performances slay you. - 80
The Guardian
The brilliance of Quillévéré's direction is in the performances she coaxes from her cast, and the clear-eyed, non-judgmental way she presents them. - 80
Time Out London
Every emotion is bang-on; every scene unfolds grippingly and naturally; and by the end, these characters feel like people you know. - 70
The Hollywood Reporter
An episodic coming-of-age story whose plot holes are paved over by strong performances and a few emotional highlights. - 60
Total Film
Quillévéré’s elliptical plot isn’t always spot-on, skipping years to a near maddening degree. But treading a fine line between poetry and realism, it’s still heartfelt and harrowing. - 60
Variety
Quillevere, co-scribe Mariette Desert and editor Thomas Marchand struggle to keep audiences fully involved in the story... Thankfully, the performances are all first-rate.
