8 Times Up

8 Times Up

2010 · 103 min · FR · 5.9 (18 votes)
Dir. Xabi Molia · Starring Julie Gayet, Denis Podalydès, Mathieu Busson, Kevyn Frachon, Frédéric Bocquet, Françoise Miquelis
DramaComedyRomance

Elsa makes a living from little jobs, struggling to gain custody of his son. Mathieu, who lives next door, also keeps getting job interviews only to polish his art of failure. Their situation is increasingly precarious, but both are trying to bounce back in a world that seems not to fit them.

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A poignant, understated look at two struggling souls finding connection amidst life's relentless grind. It feels like a quiet hug, a gentle reminder that even in hardship, love and hope can bloom in unexpected places.

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