Young & Beautiful

Isabelle, a 17-year-old girl, is enjoying a summer vacation with her parents on the beautiful Mediterranean coast of France. Amidst the picturesque setting, she decides to take a bold step in her life by trying to lose her virginity to Felix, a cute German tourist.

After her intimate encounter with Felix, Isabelle is left feeling unsatisfied and questioning the experience. This moment marks a turning point in her perspective on relationships and intimacy.

By autumn, dissatisfied with her personal life, Isabelle takes a drastic turn and starts working as a high-class prostitute under the alias Lea. This decision reflects her quest for independence and complicates her moral standing.

Among her clients is Georges, a 63-year-old man, whom Isabelle develops a fondness for. Their relationship, though transactional, brings a sense of connection, contrasting her previous experiences.

While they are intimate, Georges suffers a sudden heart attack, leaving Isabelle in shock. In a desperate attempt, she tries to resuscitate him but ultimately leaves the scene, marking a significant moment of guilt in her life.

As winter approaches, the police arrive at Isabelle's home to inform her mother, Sylvie, about her involvement in prostitution and Georges' death. This confrontation leads to a devastating emotional fallout between mother and daughter.

Isabelle is summoned to provide a statement to the police regarding her work as a prostitute and the circumstances surrounding Georges' death. Struggling with the weight of her choices, she recounts her experiences leading to her decision to enter prostitution.

In the wake of the traumatic events, Sylvie takes Isabelle to see a therapist. During these sessions, Isabelle grapples with her guilt and the psychological impact of her actions, seeking to understand her feelings of shame and remorse.

Isabelle eventually decides to quit prostitution, aiming to return to a more 'normal' teenage life. This decision signifies her desire to reclaim her identity and move past the trauma of her earlier choices.

In spring, Isabelle meets Alex at a party, igniting a new romantic interest. However, despite the excitement and intimacy they share, Isabelle realizes she does not love him and ends the relationship.

Isabelle reactivates her phone and discovers messages from potential clients, including Georges' widow, Alice. Alice wishes to meet Isabelle and understand the circumstances of her husband's death, which introduces another layer of complexity to Isabelle's journey.

Alice arrives at the hotel to meet Isabelle, revealing her understanding and acceptance of Georges' lifestyle. Their meeting is emotionally charged yet compassionate, as Alice acknowledges her husband's heart condition and the beauty of his death.

In a profound moment of shared vulnerability, Alice asks Isabelle to lie with her on the bed where Georges died. This intimate request signifies a deep connection between the two women who both experienced loss in different ways.

As the night passes, Isabelle, exhausted and emotional, falls asleep beside Alice. The next morning, she wakes up alone, having found a sense of peace that eluded her through her tumultuous journey.