Other People's Children

Rachel is a forty-year-old teacher who enjoys her independent life and friendships. After starting a romantic relationship with Ali, she develops a deep emotional bond with his four-year-old daughter, Leila. As Rachel provides care and affection for the child, she struggles with her own growing desire to start a family of her own despite her age. This evolving family dynamic is challenged when Ali begins to have doubts about their future together.

The film was directed and written by Rebecca Zlotowski, marking her fifth feature film following An Easy Girl. The cast is led by Virginie Efira, Roschdy Zem, Chiara Mastroianni, and Callie Ferreira-Goncalves. Produced by France 3 Cinéma and Les Films Velvet, the French comedy-drama earned 3 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception is generally positive, with a rating of 6.8/10 on IMDb based on 3,500 votes and a 6.7/10 on TMDB from 248 votes.