Goodbye and See You Soon
Goodbye and See You Soon

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Goodbye and See You Soon

2015
Movie
100 min
French

60-something Henri meets 50-something Lila, and sparks fly - until they both must reconcile their very different lives and backgrounds.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Thomas FrickeGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

The film follows the intertwined lives of two women, Clara and Veronika, as they navigate personal crises and search for meaning. Clara, an ambitious lawyer, faces a difficult decision regarding her career and her family. Veronika, an artist, struggles with her past and seeks solace in unexpected places. Their stories unfold against a backdrop of emotional introspection and the complexities of human relationships.

Critical Reception

Critically, 'Goodbye and See You Soon' received a mixed-to-positive reception. Reviewers often praised the performances of the lead actresses and the film's sensitive exploration of emotional themes. However, some critics found the pacing to be slow and the narrative occasionally lacking in strong dramatic propulsion, leading to a generally appreciative but not universally acclaimed response.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its strong lead performances, particularly from Julia Koschitz.

  • Appreciated for its thoughtful portrayal of complex female relationships and emotional struggles.

  • Criticized by some for a deliberate pace that could feel too slow at times.

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Fun Fact

The film was part of the official selection for the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival in 2015.

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