A Man and a Woman

The story moves between the capital and seaside towns, anchoring life around Paris as Anne's home base and Deauville as the backdrop for the children's schooling. Deauville also shapes the rhythm of family life, with boarding-school routines providing a steady, episodic frame. The Monte Carlo Rally and the broader French Riviera setting inject romance and high-stakes energy into the narrative.

❤️ Second Chances

The film centers on two widowed parents who find the possibility of love again. They test a new connection while honoring the memory of their late partners, balancing grief with openness. Romantic moments unfold through everyday encounters—rides, conversations, and shared hopes—that suggest healing can come with time. The story emphasizes that love can return when hearts are ready to trust.

🕊️ Memory & Grief

Both Anne and Jean-Louis carry the memory of a lost spouse, shaping how they approach dating and parenting. Their choices are filtered through responsibility to Françoise and Antoine, and through the ache of what has been lost. Grief acts as a quiet, guiding force that both anchors and complicates their pursuit of happiness. The film treats memory as a living current that can coexist with new beginnings.

👪 Family Bonds

The children anchor the romance and frame the couple's decisions. The adults juggle personal longing with parental obligations, aiming to keep two families connected. The narrative treats family stability as the foundation for future happiness, encouraging patience and care in blending lives. Ultimately, the story suggests that love grows strongest when it serves the well-being of the entire family.