Tender Cousins
Tender Cousins

Tender Cousins

1980Movie92 minFrench

Teenage Julien loves his teenage cousin Julia among flowers in summer of '39 France.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: J.P. AllenGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

The film centers on two sisters and their complicated relationships. One sister is a successful model dealing with personal struggles, while the other navigates her own romantic entanglements. Their lives become intertwined with a man who complicates their already sensitive dynamics.

Critical Reception

Tender Cousins received a limited release and was largely overlooked by mainstream critics at the time of its release. Its independent nature and focus on intimate relationships meant it did not garner widespread attention or significant critical acclaim.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film attempts a sensitive portrayal of sisterhood and romantic relationships.
  • Performances are often noted as earnest, though sometimes overshadowed by the dramatic narrative.
  • The pacing and narrative structure were points of contention in its rare reviews.

Google audience: Audience reception information for Tender Cousins is not readily available through Google Reviews or similar platforms, indicating a lack of significant public engagement with the film.

Fun Fact

Naomi Sims, who starred in the film, was a pioneering African-American supermodel and businesswoman.

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