Characters & Themes
Friends (1971) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1971 · 101 mins · English
- Directed by
- Lewis Gilbert
- Starring
- Ronald Lewis, Pascale Roberts, Anicée Alvina, Joan Hickson, Sady Rebbot, Toby Robins
Paul, a privileged English boy, and Michelle, an orphaned French girl, abandon their homes and escape to a secluded seaside beach. Isolated from the world, they learn to survive together, sharing laughter, hardship, and dreams beneath the moon and stars. Their deepening bond transforms from steadfast friendship into a tender romance.
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