Water Lilies

Marie watches a school synchronized swimming competition and becomes curious about Floriane, the team captain. This moment plants the seed of a new social world she wants to enter. The scene unfolds during a sunny stretch of summer in a Paris suburb.

Marie tells Floriane she wants to join the team to get closer to her. Floriane agrees to help by including her in meetings, in exchange for Marie assisting with plans to slip out to meet others. The arrangement marks the start of a shifting friendship and a new social dynamic.

As Marie begins spending more time with Floriane, she drifts away from Anne. Anne senses the change and feels left out, creating tension between the two friends. The trio's alliances become more fragile as the summer unfolds.

Floriane confesses that she feels lonely despite her confident public image. She explains that rumors around the team don't reflect who she really is. Marie hears about Floriane's internal struggles and their bond deepens in the midst of uncertainty.

Floriane describes the pressures she has faced in the social world, giving Marie a broader view of adolescence. Marie stays quiet at first, processing the revelations. The moment underscores how fragile their world can be for young girls.

After a training session, Marie feels unsettled by Floriane's closeness with François, signaling hidden romantic tension. The moment tests Marie's loyalty and her own boundaries. The dynamic between the two girls becomes more complicated.

Floriane asks Marie to join her for a social outing to broaden her world beyond practice. Marie agrees, hoping to understand Floriane better and support her, but their plans begin to blur the lines of their previous agreement. The bond is tested as expectations diverge.

At a shopping mall, Anne's impulsive behavior becomes evident during a shoplifting incident. Marie confronts Anne, and the confrontation leads Marie to distance herself. The incident highlights the fragility of trust among the trio.

Anne passes the necklace to François, who then gives it to Floriane. The necklace becomes a tangible link tying the trio to the attention of the men around them. This exchange underscores how social signals influence their relationships.

Floriane hints at meeting someone that night, and Marie weighs the risks and her own comfort level. The scene foregrounds how the girls navigate boundaries and personal limits during a confusing summer. Their choices shape the path each will follow.

At a team party, tensions surface as the girls grapple with expectations and loyalty. François's interest and the group's dynamics test their friendships. The evening crystallizes the conflicts that have built up over the season.

Marie and Anne reconcile their friendship, and they jump into the pool fully clothed as a symbol of solidarity. Floriane dances separately, signaling that everyone moves at her own pace, but the trio's bond remains intact in spirit. The summer ends with a shared moment of resilience.