Storyline

This French drama depicts the lives of people who reside all year 'round in a small coastal town. Rose (Bulle Ogier) is a retired factory worker who spends much of her time at the nearby casino, and her son, Paul (Jonathan Zaccaï), is a lifeguard on the beach. Meanwhile Paul's girlfriend, Marie (Hélène Fillières), works at the same factory that employed his mother, reflecting the town's tininess. As the seasons pass, Rosie, Paul, Marie and other locals go through various changes.

Plot Keywords

mother, son, girlfriend, boss, sister, emotional, intricate, france, small town, coast, casino, factory, small-town life, family, romance, working class, discovery, love, 2000s

Short Review

A poignant and often charming but always understated look at drifting lives.

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Streaming Service

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