Tomboy

A tender, sunlit summer of childhood freedom slowly tightens into quiet, painful suspense as a secret identity becomes impossible to hold.

Directed by

Céline Sciamma

Genres

Drama

Starring

Zoé Héran, Malonn Lévana, Jeanne Disson

Tagline

There's a new kid in town.

Overview

Ten-year-old Laure isn't like most girls. She prefers football to dolls and sweaters to dresses. When Laure and her family move to a new neighbourhood, local girl Lisa mistakes Laure for a boy. Indulging in this exciting new identity, Laure becomes Mickaël, and so begins a summer of long sunny afternoons, playground games and first kisses. Yet with the school term fast approaching, and with suspicions arising amongst friends and family, Laure must face up to an uncertain future.

How it feels

Warm, melancholic, tense and earnest. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Identity, coming-of-age, family, gender

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

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

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