I Got Life!

I Got Life!

Year: 2017

Runtime: 86 mins

Language: French

Director: Blandine Lenoir

DramaComedy

Aurore has separated, just lost her job, and learns that she is going to be a grandmother.

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1

Aurore's life at fifty

Aurore is fifty, separated from her husband Nanar and with two grown daughters. She endures a new, insufferable boss at the restaurant and symptoms of menopause. The film opens on a woman who feels stuck and ready for change.

present
2

Reencounter during a fake apartment viewing

While pretending to view an apartment Mano is selling, Aurore runs into Christophe, her former husband’s best friend and a longtime flame. The chance encounter rekindles old chemistry and reminds her of past possibilities. The moment nudges her toward reevaluating her life and relationships.

present Mano's apartment
3

Marina reveals pregnancy and hospital scans

Marina reveals she is pregnant, a surprise that unsettles Aurore who fears repeating her own youth. To see Christophe again, she arranges Marina’s initial scans at the hospital where he works. The decision provokes a fight with Marina but ends in a fragile reconciliation.

soon after hospital where Christophe works
4

Aurore and Christophe go on dates

Aurore and Christophe begin seeing each other and go on a few dates. The romance revives memories and pushes Aurore to weigh her commitments to Nanar. The budding relationship complicates her choices but also offers hope.

shortly after hospital visit
5

Aurore quits her job

Infuriated by changes at the restaurant’s management, Aurore quits her job as a waitress. She begins to rethink her career path and what kind of life she wants to build. The departure marks a tangible break from her old routine.

soon after dates restaurant
6

Lucie announces Barcelona move

Lucie tells her mother that she is leaving for Barcelona with her boyfriend, who has work there. The news adds to the household’s upheaval and signals a new phase for the family.

after quitting home
7

Nanar seeks a divorce and new life

Nanar tells Aurore he wants a divorce so he can marry his new partner, with whom he now has two young daughters. The revelation accelerates the dissolution of their marriage and forces Aurore to confront an uncertain future.

around this period home
8

Aurore shifts romance to Hervé

Following the divorce talks, Aurore stops seeing Christophe and instead begins seeing Hervé, whom she met at Mano’s party. Her love life becomes more fluid as she navigates loyalty and desire.

after Nanar's divorce talk various places; Hervé’s introduction at Mano's party
9

New job as a cleaner for retired women

Seeking stability, Aurore spends time at a job centre and finally lands a job as a cleaner for a group of four retired women. The steady work gives her routine, independence, and a new sense of purpose.

some time later job centre and home of four retired women
10

High school reunion and mistaken couple image

At a high school reunion, an old classmate assumes Aurore and Christophe are a long-term couple. He cannot believe she ended up with Nanar. The moment underscores how others misread her relationships.

later high school reunion
11

Marina stays; Lucie returns

Marina comes to stay with Aurore, and Lucie returns from Barcelona after breaking up with her boyfriend. The house becomes a focal point for family dynamics and forgiveness.

after reunion Aurore's home
12

Venice getaway invitation

Hervé invites Aurore to a romantic getaway in Venice, but she hesitates, still holding feelings for Christophe. The invitation tests her resolve to move on or risk getting hurt.

before final decision Venice
13

Final reunion and the birth of a grandchild

Just as she is driving away, she spots Christophe heading toward her house and they reunite. Marina then gives birth to Aurore’s first grandchild, sealing a hopeful turn in her love life.

end of film Aurore's house

Last Updated: October 09, 2025 at 15:59

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