The Young Lovers

This is a thoughtful and emotionally rich exploration of mature desires colliding with established lives.

Directed by

Carine Tardieu

Genres

Romance, Drama

Starring

Fanny Ardant, Melvil Poupaud, Cécile de France

Tagline

Love has no age, but it does have the power to change a life.

Overview

Elegant, retired architect Shauna (70) crosses paths with Pierre, a happily married doctor in his 40s, who first made an impression on her in a brief meeting 15 years previously. Both are quite troubled to meet again and begin an affair. While Pierre’s family life is soon turned upside down, Shauna struggles with feelings she thought belonged to the past.

How it feels

Romantic and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Love, betrayal, aging, identity

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

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