The First Day of the Rest of Your Life

This French drama follows the Duval family, consisting of parents Robert and Marie-Jeanne and their three children, Albert, Raphaël, and Fleur. The story unfolds over a period of roughly twelve to twenty years, focusing on five specific days that significantly impact the family's trajectory. These pivotal dates highlight various personal struggles and triumphs, including parental crises, adolescent rebellion, and the complex relationships between siblings as they transition into adulthood.

Directed and written by Rémi Bezançon, this 2008 film was the first in a series of directorial works that includes A Happy Event, Zarafa, and Bazaar. The cast features Jacques Gamblin, Zabou Breitman, Déborah François, Marc-André Grondin, and Pio Marmaï. Produced by companies such as StudioCanal and France 2 Cinéma, the movie had a budget of 6 million USD and earned 13 million USD at the worldwide box office.

The film has been received positively by viewers, holding a 7.5 rating on TMDB based on 524 votes. This audience score is higher than the rating provided by film critics, who gave the movie a 6.7 based on 21 reviews.