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A Parisian journalist explores the lives of college students who engage in prostitution to fund their education. As she researches the topic for a magazine article, her interactions with these young women lead her to question her own beliefs regarding family, money, and sexuality. The professional assignment creates a personal conflict, forcing the woman to confront her own desires while balancing her roles as a mother and wife.

Directed by Małgorzata Szumowska, this 2011 drama is the first film listed in the director's chronology. It was written by Szumowska and Tine Byrckel and produced by Marianne Slot. The movie stars Juliette Binoche, Anaïs Demoustier, and Joanna Kulig, with a credited cast of 25 actors. This production was a collaboration between France, Germany, and Poland, with a budget of 4 million USD.

The film holds a 5.6 rating on IMDb based on 8,000 votes and a 5.3 rating on TMDB from 198 votes. Film critics gave the movie a lower score of 4.8 based on 63 reviews, indicating that general audiences viewed the work more favorably than professional reviewers.