Cherry on the Cake
Cherry on the Cake

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Cherry on the Cake

2012
Movie
83 min
French

Amanda believes men are too complicated and has lost faith finding the perfect one. Her friend and a psychoanalyst have a plan how to make her fall in love. She insists that Amanda not stay home alone on New Year's Eve, and only gets her way after swearing that all the other guests will be couples, except for Maxime, a gay colleague. But Maxime leaves at the last minute to join his lover in Amsterdam, and Antoine, recently separated from his wife, arrives alone at the party.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Laura LuchettiGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

Sofia, a young woman with an unconventional approach to life, inherits a struggling bakery in a small Italian town. She finds herself drawn to the town's stoic but charming butcher, Andrea, and the two embark on a passionate romance. However, their relationship is complicated by Sofia's eccentricities and the town's traditional values.

Critical Reception

Cherry on the Cake received a mixed to positive reception, praised for its charming premise and visual style, though some critics found its narrative a bit too simplistic. Audiences generally appreciated its lighthearted romantic elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its charming and whimsical atmosphere.

  • Appreciated for the chemistry between the leads.

  • Some found the plot a bit underdeveloped and predictable.

Google audience: N/A

Fun Fact

The film was shot in the picturesque region of Piedmont, Italy, adding to its visually appealing backdrop.

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