Shall We Kiss?

Shall We Kiss?

Year: 2009

Runtime: 96 min

Language: French

Director: Emmanuel Mouret

ComedyRomance

When Emilie and Gabriel's lives intersect in Nantes for a single evening, a palpable attraction develops between them. He desires to express their connection with a kiss, but she is hesitant. Her reservations stem from a friend's experience with unexpected repercussions following a seemingly innocent kiss, making her wary of impulsive actions and potential complications.

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1

Émilie's Business Trip Begins

Émilie's journey starts as she travels to Nantes for a business trip. This trip sets the stage for an unexpected encounter that will complicate her romantic life.

Nantes
2

A Ride with Gabriel

During her time in Nantes, Émilie hits a ride with Gabriel. The ride culminates in an invitation to dinner, hinting at a potential romantic connection.

Nantes
3

The Goodnight Kiss Proposal

After dinner, Gabriel attempts to kiss Émilie goodnight. However, she skillfully sidesteps the moment, suggesting that their kiss could lead to 'undesired results' and offers to explain her viewpoint.

Émilie's hotel
4

Judith's Confession

Meanwhile in Paris, Judith confides in her friend Nicolas about her struggles with her marriage to Claudio. She expresses her frustration and her longing for deeper emotional connections.

Paris
5

Nicolas's Romantic Frustrations

Nicolas reveals his own feelings of dissatisfaction and loneliness in his romantic life. He grapples with the idea of seeking out physical relationships without emotional attachment.

Paris
6

Judith's Provocative Suggestion

Judith jokingly suggests Nicolas should try hiring a prostitute to alleviate his frustrations. This idea leaves Nicolas feeling both apprehensive and intrigued about the prospect.

Paris
7

The Costly Encounter

When Nicolas attempts to follow Judith's suggestion, the encounter with the prostitute spirals into chaos. The girl reacts violently when he tries to kiss her, leaving him shocked and embarrassed.

Paris
8

An Unexpected Development

In a moment of spontaneity, Nicolas asks Judith for a kiss as a purely physical gesture. Surprisingly, this leads to an affair, and they find themselves in bed together, igniting a complex emotional situation.

Judith's place
9

The Illicit Affair Begins

The affair between Nicolas and Judith becomes a recurring theme in their lives. Even when Nicolas begins a relationship with Câline, he struggles to sever ties with Judith.

10

The Guilt Surfaces

As guilt grows for both Nicolas and Judith, they concoct a scheme to seduce Claudio in order to ease their conscience. Their plan, however, is fraught with complications.

11

The Scheme Falls Apart

Claudio accidentally overhears Nicolas and Judith’s plan, leading to unexpected revelations. This forces Nicolas and Judith to confront the consequences of their actions and the emotional havoc they've wreaked.

12

Facing the Aftermath

With their partners now aware of something amiss, Nicolas and Judith struggle with the fallout of their affair. They are left with the burden of heartbreak and confrontation with those who are innocent in the matter.

13

Émilie's Final Decision

In the culmination of her story, Émilie decides to grant Gabriel a proper goodnight kiss. She places one condition on this moment: he must leave quietly and never seek her out again.

Émilie's hotel

Last Updated: November 09, 2024 at 11:23

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