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The Man I Love (1997) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1997 · 87 mins · French
- Starring
- Bernard Nissile, Mathilde Seigner, Jean-Michel Portal, Vittoria Scognamiglio, Marcial Di Fonzo Bo, Stéphane Lévêque
A swimmer and diver named Lucard falls for the attractive Martin, sparking a tender coming‑out and first‑love journey. The film traces their emotional awakening, the bittersweet joys of new love, the hurdles of revealing their true selves, and the sobering moment when they see the hard road ahead for a beloved friend. It carries a hopeful reminder to cherish each day as if it were your last.
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