Release, runtime and language

2000 · 120 min · French

Directed by

André Téchiné

In the City of Light, Martin, a young and charming model, enjoys a seemingly perfect life with his partner, Alice. However, he carries the emotional weight of a difficult childhood. His world is irrevocably changed when he unexpectedly becomes a father, forcing him to confront his past traumas and the fragility of his present relationships. The experience triggers a cascade of complex feelings and desires, threatening to shatter the carefully constructed facade of his idyllic existence.