Puppy Love

Diane and Antoine spend time alone, exploring their feelings and boundaries without crossing into sex. They decide not to pursue any sexual activity and part ways for the moment. The exchange signals Diane's curiosity about sexuality and her need for connection.

Christian discovers Diane watching adult material and expresses his disapproval. He tries to set boundaries, but Diane resists turning it off. The scene creates tension between Diane and her father about what is appropriate.

Diane meets Julia, a new neighbor whose presence unsettles the routine of the street. She notes Julia's complicated relationship with her father and the pressures she faces. Diane and Christian offer to help Julia find a piano teacher.

Diane and Julia form a budding friendship and begin spending more time together. They discuss school life and social events, and Diane invites Julia to a party. The friendship starts to pull Diane toward new social circles.

Julia tells her parents she will sleep over at Diane's house, and Christian has no objections. The girls' bond grows as they navigate sleepovers and shared plans. The arrangement marks a shift in their friendship dynamic.

In a car ride with two boys, Julia invites Diane to join, but Diane declines while a boy behaves inappropriately toward her. The girls exit the car and walk home, unsettled by the encounter. This incident shows the risks present in their social world and tests Diane's boundaries.

Diane is hurt to see Antoine and Julia together at school, revealing jealousy and insecurity. After football practice, she ends up in a crowded shower area and the coach calls Christian to pick her up. Their ensuing conversation touches on affection and boundaries in an awkward, candid way.

Diane and Julia's closeness deepens, and their families grow friendlier as they take a vacation together. During the trip, Julia is drawn to adult situations around others, and Diane finds herself immersed in a complex social atmosphere. The experience broadens Diane's awareness of relationships and boundaries.

The vacation includes a social scene where adults behave in ways that complicate Diane's understanding of love and consent. She initially resists, but the charged atmosphere leaves her feeling unsettled and confused. The episode intensifies her questions about desire and responsibility.

Morning after the event, Diane confronts her father about the consequences of his actions and the effect on the family. She accuses him of irresponsibility for prioritizing adult matters over parenting duties. The quarrel marks a turning point in their relationship.

On a trip with Christian and Marc, Julia's flirtation with Christian increases Diane's discomfort. The situation escalates and Diane's reaction becomes a loud confrontation, including a slap. The moment intensifies the strain between the family and the friends.

Diane asks Julia whether she would run away with her; Julia says no. Later, Diane stands on a busy road, pondering her future as the adults' actions continue around her. The film ends with her on the far side of the road, smiling in ambiguous relief.