In this French film, Francois is a sad child mystified by his father's disapproval. We see him in the summer of 1955 and also in glimpses as an adult in the summer of 1985. The adult Francois narrates as we watch how the child deals with rejection and the ambiguities in his life.
As a high school student in 1962, Francois learns the family secret from which he has been shielded. At this point the film effectively starts anew as a sad tale of love and betrayal.
Francois' mother is played by the gorgeous Cecile De France and his father by Patrick Bruel who looks very sexy at times.
It is worth persevering with this film. The beginning is somewhat languid and meandering but once the secret is revealed the film really picks up. As is usually the case with French films, there are some very stylish scenes and moments but in this case interspersed with graphic documentary wartime footage.
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