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Comme il vient
In Annemasse, Haute-Savoie, Lou, 25, a librarian, and Hugo, 24, a worker, meet Julie, their older sister, who left five years earlier for New York to pursue a career in theater. She returns with Nina, her baby, and adapts with difficulty to the rhythm of this small town. Hugo discovers his older sister, whose life he dreamed of, while Lou takes her return with simplicity, in the present, without asking herself any questions. Through this reunion, they realize that they have become adults, each one choosing a personal life path, each one aspiring to a different happiness than the others.
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Plot Summary
A young woman named Isabelle arrives in Paris, seeking to find her father. She soon becomes entangled in a complex relationship with a woman named Natacha, who is also pursuing her own complicated romantic desires. The film explores themes of love, desire, and the search for identity within a web of interconnected relationships.
Critical Reception
Comme il vient received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising Honoré's distinctive directorial style and the performances of the cast. Some found the narrative to be somewhat elusive, while others appreciated its intimate and character-driven approach.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its artistic direction and sensitive exploration of relationships.
Some viewers found the plot to be deliberately ambiguous.
The film is noted for its subtle performances and atmospheric mood.
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Fun Fact
The film marked an early significant directorial effort by Christophe Honoré, who would go on to become a prominent voice in contemporary French cinema.
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