Leave One Day

Cécile is a professional chef in Paris on the verge of opening her own gourmet restaurant. Her plans are interrupted when her father suffers a heart attack, forcing her to return to her childhood village. While away from the city, she encounters a former teenage love. The experience brings back old memories that lead her to question her current life and decisions.

Directed by Amélie Bonnin, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Dimitri Lucas, the film stars Juliette Armanet as Cécile Béghin and Bastien Bouillon as Raphaël. The supporting cast includes François Rollin, Tewfik Jallab, Dominique Blanc, and Mhamed Arezki. This French production was a collaboration between Pathé, France 3 Cinéma, Logical Content Ventures, and Les films du Worso.

Released in May 2025, the movie earned 5 million USD at the worldwide box office. It holds a 6.3 rating on IMDb based on 1,300 votes and a matching 6.3 rating on TMDB from 225 votes. These audience scores are higher than the rating from film critics, which stands at 4.8 based on 30 reviews.