Other People's Children

A tender, bittersweet character study that quietly aches as it explores love, longing, and the families we make and miss.

Directed by

Rebecca Zlotowski

Genres

Drama, Comedy

Starring

Virginie Efira, Roschdy Zem, Chiara Mastroianni

Overview

Rachel loves her life, her students, her friends, her ex, her guitar lessons. When she falls in love with Ali, she grows close to his 4-year-old daughter, Leila. She tucks her in, looks after her, and loves her like a mother... which she isn’t. Not yet. Rachel is 40. The desire for a family of her own is growing stronger, and the clock is ticking. Is it too late?

How it feels

Warm, melancholic, earnest and romantic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Parenthood, love, family, identity

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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