A Tale of Springtime

A Tale of Springtime

1990 · 103 min · FR · PG · 6.9 (120 votes)
Dir. Éric Rohmer · Starring Anne Teyssèdre, Hugues Quester, Florence Darel, Eloïse Bennett, Sophie Robin, Marc Lelou
ComedyDramaRomance

The story of an introverted young girl just reaching adulthood who takes a liking to an older woman she meets at a party and determines to match her off with her father, despite the latter's already having a lover of his own.

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A tender, introspective journey through the confusing landscape of burgeoning desire and the bittersweet ache of unrequited love. It captures the delicate awkwardness of youth with a gentle, observational touch.

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