Loulou

A gentle, bittersweet comedy about a messy mother trying to connect, with warm friendships and a light road-trip charm.

Directed by

Émilie Noblet

Genres

Comedy, Tv movie

Starring

Louise Massin, Guillaume Pottier, Alice Vial

Overview

At 36, Loulou lives a carefree life between a job as a sales clerk in an Indian store and her relationship with her ten-year-old son Alex, for whom she shares custody with her ex-partner. While the latter has rebuilt a stable home, Loulou struggles to make ends meet and doesn't know how to be a "normal" mother. When Alex confesses to her that he prefers to spend his vacations with his father and stepmother, she sets out to win him back by offering him an unforgettable trip to the castles of the Loire. The problem is that she has neither the money nor a driver's license! Her long-time friends Marie, Alice and Max set out to help her...

How it feels

Warm, light, earnest and melancholic. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Parenthood, family, friendship, love

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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