Amanda

In Paris, a young man named David spends his days working odd jobs and avoiding long-term commitments. His simple life changes when he falls in love with his new neighbor, Léna. However, this period of stability is shattered by the sudden and violent death of his older sister. Left to deal with the grief, David must take on the responsibility of raising his seven-year-old niece, Amanda.

The drama was directed by Mikhaël Hers, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Maud Ameline. It is the first of two films directed by Hers, followed by The Passengers of the Night in 2022. The cast features Vincent Lacoste, Isaure Multrier, and Stacy Martin. The film was produced by Pierre Guyard through several French production companies, including ARTE France Cinéma and MK2 Films.

Released in 2018, the film earned 2 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audiences have responded positively, with a rating of 7/10 on IMDb from 3,900 votes and 7.1/10 on TMDB from 304 votes. Film critics gave it a slightly lower score of 6.8/10 based on 28 reviews.