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After her fiancé abruptly ends their engagement, Lydie finds herself unable to afford the apartment she rented for their life together. To cover the costs, she looks for roommates, eventually moving in with a former model and a karate-practicing feminist. As these women bring their own personal struggles and romantic partners into the home, Lydie becomes entangled in a series of awkward situations while attracting her own set of suitors.

This 1981 French comedy was directed by Jean-Marie Poiré and written by Poiré and Josiane Balasko. It marks the first film in a directing career that later included titles such as The Visitors and Just Visiting. The movie stars Josiane Balasko in the lead role as Lydie, appearing alongside Luis Rego, Dominique Lavanant, Daniel Auteuil, Thierry Lhermitte, and Ariane Lartéguy.

With a runtime of 86 minutes, the film has received a moderate reception from viewers. It holds a rating of 5/10 on IMDb based on 599 votes and a similar score of 5.1/10 on TMDB from 56 votes.