The Wonderers

The Wonderers

2025 · 100 min · FR · 6.7 (36 votes)
Dir. Joséphine Japy · Starring Mélanie Laurent, Pierre-Yves Cardinal, Sarah Pachoud, Angelina Woreth, Félix Kysyl, Stéphane Varupenne · Music Odezenne
Drama

Set against the backdrop of a summer on the French Riviera, the Roussier family navigates the severe disability of the youngest daughter, 13-year-old Bertille, while her older sister, 17-year-old Marion, seeks refuge in a relationship with an older boy.

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This is a deeply melancholic and poignant family drama, unfolding with a slow-burn intensity against the sun-drenched, yet strained, backdrop of the French Riviera. It feels intimate and vulnerable, exploring the quiet burdens and restless escapism of a family grappling with profound challenges. A bittersweet, character-driven experience.

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