Anaïs in Love

Anaïs, a woman in her mid-thirties, grapples with feelings of uncertainty and a sense of being lost in her life while living in Paris. Her tempestuous relationship with her boyfriend Raoul leads to frequent fights, underlining her emotional turmoil.

Feeling overwhelmed, Anaïs makes the decision to move into her expensive apartment alone. This decision reflects her desire for independence and her struggle to confront her feelings about her relationship with Raoul.

Anaïs faces challenges in completing her doctoral thesis about passion in the 17th century. Her procrastination becomes a symbol of her larger struggles with passion and commitment in her personal life.

At a party, Anaïs meets Daniel, an older publisher who finds himself captivated by her. Their encounter ignites a new dynamic in Anaïs's life, presenting both a romantic opportunity and further complications.

Anaïs informs Raoul that she is pregnant, yet reveals her intention to have an abortion. This news catalyzes key tensions in their relationship, pushing her to consider her happiness and future apart from him.

Anaïs is shattered when she learns that her mother has cancer. This devastating news heightens her restlessness and sense of urgency as she struggles to cope with the realities of her life.

In the wake of her mother’s diagnosis, Anaïs begins to delay important meetings, including one with her thesis supervisor. She even neglects to pay her rent, reflecting her emotional state and feelings of obligation.

Anaïs enters into a half-hearted affair with Daniel, who reveals that he does not wish to leave his partner, Emilie. This relationship complicates Anaïs's feelings, as she grapples with her desire for connection versus independence.

After seeing a photograph of Emilie, a well-known writer, Anaïs becomes fascinated by her. She starts reading Emilie's works, becoming increasingly drawn to the complexity of Emilie's life and career.

By chance, Anaïs has the opportunity to meet Emilie. During this encounter, Anaïs expresses her admiration for Emilie's work, further developing her desire to connect with her on a deeper level.

Determined to grow closer to Emilie, Anaïs navigates the obstacles in their path. This pursuit adds another layer of complexity to Anaïs’s internal struggles as she seeks passion in her life.

Anaïs and Emilie's relationship reaches a climax when they attend a writer's retreat together. This moment serves as a pivotal point, where their desires intertwine and force Anaïs to confront her feelings honestly.