Goodbye First Love

Camille, a 15-year-old girl, finds herself deeply infatuated with her 19-year-old boyfriend, Sullivan. This infatuation leads to intense feelings of love and insecurity as she prepares to face his departure for a long journey.

As Sullivan prepares for a 10-month journey to South America with his friends, Camille begins to question their relationship. She feels insecure and resentful about his upcoming absence, foreshadowing the emotional turmoil to come.

During their final moments together at Camille's mountain retreat in Ardèche, their interactions begin positively but soon devolve into a confrontation about Sullivan's upcoming absence. After a brief quarrel, they reconcile, with Sullivan promising to love her forever.

Following Sullivan's departure, Camille is engulfed in despair, feeling abandoned and unsure of his feelings. Despite receiving letters from him, the tone shifts to sorrow, leading Camille to question the future of their relationship.

Overcome with heartbreak from Sullivan's letter that ends their relationship, Camille attempts to take her own life. Thankfully, she survives this dark moment and resolves to move on from her intense heartache.

Fast forward to four years later, Camille has channeled her energy into her studies in architecture, successfully putting her past and the pain of her first love behind her. During this time, she develops feelings for her much older professor, Lorenz.

In an unexpected twist of fate, Camille crosses paths with Sullivan's mother and rekindles memories of her past romance. This encounter leads her to an eventual reconnection with Sullivan, stirring up old feelings.

On the day Camille reconnects with Sullivan, she experiences the trauma of a miscarriage. Despite this heart-wrenching event, the undeniable attraction between her and Sullivan reignites, complicating her current relationship with Lorenz.

An affair ignites between Camille and Sullivan while Lorenz is away. During this time, they reveal their lingering love for one another, which adds tension to Camille's relationship with Lorenz.

Just as Camille plans a trip to visit Sullivan at his new residence in Marseilles, a strike obstructs her plans. Despite the setback and her disappointment, she remains hopeful about their future together.

Camille receives a heartfelt letter from Sullivan, where he shares that he dreams of her but feels unable to handle the weight of their relationship. This letter signals a desire to temporarily part ways, leaving Camille heartbroken yet resilient.

In the wake of Sullivan's poignant letter, Camille begins to reforge her bond with Lorenz. This decision reflects her desire to move forward while still grappling with unresolved feelings for Sullivan.

In a bittersweet moment, Camille invites Lorenz to join her at the river near her mountain home. There, she clutches a hat gifted to her by Sullivan, symbolizing their past relationship and the transient nature of love.

As Camille plays by the water, the hat suddenly drifts away, floating down the river. This poignant moment echoes the fleeting nature of love and memory, encapsulating the film's themes of longing and heartache.

The film concludes with Camille reflecting on her journey of love and loss. Her experiences shape her emotional resilience, leaving audiences pondering the complexities of love and memory.