Peppermint

Peppermint

Year: 1999

Runtime: 105 mins

Language: Greek

Director: Costas Kapakas

DramaComedyFamily

An engineer, still tasting the sweetness of his first kiss, receives an invitation from an old friend that sends him down memory lane. Thirty years after that innocent peck, destiny reunites the once‑separated soulmates, giving them a chance to reconnect and face the past.

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1

Summer holiday with father

In September 1963, 13-year-old Anne Weber and her 15-year-old sister Frédérique spend the summer holiday with their newly divorced father on the coast. This family time sets the stage for their personal and emotional development during the summer break. The sisters enjoy the seaside before returning to their routine in Paris.

September 1963 coast
2

Return to Paris and start of school year

After the summer, the sisters return to Paris to live with their mother for the school year. They enroll at the strict all-girls school, Lycée Jules-Ferry, where social dynamics and academic pressure begin to influence their childhood experiences. Anne feels anxious about her social standing and adolescence.

Paris
3

Anne faces academic and social challenges

At school, Anne, who is introverted and an underachiever, is mocked by a teacher for a poor art drawing. She struggles with self-esteem issues, particularly over not wearing stockings like her classmates, symbolizing her desire for acceptance and normalcy. She also fantasizes about her menstrual cycle, viewing it as a symbol of womanhood.

Lycée Jules-Ferry
4

Conversations about sex and adolescence

Anne and her friends discuss their limited knowledge about sex, revealing their innocence and curiosity. Anne falsely claims that her classmate Marc is her boyfriend, highlighting her desire for social connection and her longing to be part of the romantic world.

school
5

Frédérique's political awakening

Frédérique begins to lose interest in her boyfriend Marc as she becomes more politically active, particularly around the Algerian War and her Jewish identity. Her growing activism causes tension with her wealthy friend Perrine, reflecting her changing perspectives on society.

school
6

Friendship with Pascale and political awareness

Frédérique befriends Pascale, who shares a vivid account of a peaceful protest violently broken up by police. This episode deepens Frédérique's understanding of political activism and the brutal reality of political conflict, influencing her worldview.

school
7

Rumors and Muriel’s disappearance

Rumors spread among the girls about Muriel, who has run away from school to live with a boyfriend on a farm. When visiting her father, Muriel’s father makes an awkward pass at Frédérique, adding tension to the story of her disappearance. Frédérique gets involved in her friends’ lives and their struggles.

Muriel's home
8

Muriel’s return and personal change

Muriel briefly returns, revealing she has dropped out of school and is living on a farm, indicating her desire for independence. This event highlights themes of rebellion and the desire to break free from societal expectations among the students.

farming location
9

Frédérique in the school play

Frédérique becomes involved in a school play, showcasing her growing confidence and involvement in school activities. Her father attends the opening night, but she is disappointed when he does not stay to praise her performance, highlighting her need for parental approval.

school auditorium
10

Summer return to the beach

Later in the story, the girls return to their father’s seaside home for the summer, offering a reprieve from their school life and a chance to reflect on their personal growth amid familial and social dynamics. The summer marks a transition period for the characters.

beach

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