Set in June 1940, the story follows Odile, a widowed teacher fleeing the arrival of German forces in Paris with her two children. After their vehicle breaks down during an aerial attack on a column of refugees, they are rescued by a resourceful teenager named Yvan. The group finds shelter in a deserted house in the countryside. While the family relies on the youth's survival skills and cunning to get by, Odile struggles with feelings of suspicion and attraction toward the dishonest boy.
Directed by André Téchiné, this drama and romance film was released in 2003. It follows his previous work, including Wild Reeds from 1994, and precedes later projects like Being 17. The movie stars Emmanuelle Béart and Gaspard Ulliel. A joint production between France and the United Kingdom, the film earned 3 million USD at the worldwide box office.
Reception for the film is mixed but generally positive. It holds a rating of 6.5/10 on IMDb based on 3,500 votes and 5.8/10 on TMDB from 79 votes. Film critics gave the movie a higher score of 7/10 across 61 reviews, indicating a more favorable response from professional reviewers than from the general audience on TMDB.
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