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Jeux de plage
One day in Spring, a college student Sayaka visits Shonan with Yui. Sayaka is secretly attracted to Yui, but Yui's best friend Momoko was waiting for them. The three girls started to stay at a holiday villa by the beach. Sayaka's anger and disdain towards Yui intensify as she finds it hard to keep up the pace with Yui and Momoko and there was an uncomfortable feeling among them. At the same time, there was Akihiro who was invited to the same villa to play at a party. While the girls enjoy chatting about Akihiro, he became interested in Sayaka and tries to attract her. Meanwhile, a Korean international student Min Jun cajoles Yona, who came to visit colleges for her study abroad, to come to the villa with him.
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Plot Summary
Antoine de Maximy travels to various beaches around the world, engaging with locals and experiencing their daily lives and beach activities. The documentary offers a personal and observational look at different cultures through the lens of their coastal communities.
Critical Reception
Jeux de plage received generally positive reviews, with critics often highlighting Antoine de Maximy's unique interviewing style and his ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds. Audiences appreciated the authentic and often humorous interactions captured throughout the film.
What Reviewers Say
Appreciated for its lighthearted and engaging approach to cultural exploration.
Praised for Antoine de Maximy's empathetic and humorous interviewing style.
Noted for its authentic portrayal of beach life and local interactions worldwide.
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Fun Fact
Antoine de Maximy is known for his signature approach of approaching strangers directly and asking them to show him around their daily lives, a style that has defined his travel documentary series 'J'irai dormir chez vous' as well.
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