It was hard for me to understand why Nathalie, still grieving (played by Audrey Tautou), would progress from François, who seemed sweet and gentle (Pio Marmaï), to Markus, a more solidly built Swede (François Damiens). Following the unfortunate jog of her former partner, she finds herself widowed, returning to work feeling lost. Her supervisor (Bruno Todeschini) has always shown interest, but she swiftly and humorously rejects him—even if they were stranded somewhere remote. Then, after roughly three years have passed, she meets her new Swedish coworker. She’s very direct in what she says and does, which leaves him somewhat bewildered. Describing their early interactions as inconsistent would be an understatement; however, as things calm down, it seems there's a chance for something meaningful between them—though first, she needs to confront the grief that hasn’t completely faded. Throughout the story, there are some amusing observations about workplace dynamics and friendships where disagreements frequently surface. The ending is a bit unusual. It wasn’t what I anticipated, but it felt like a fitting conclusion to this lighthearted film. It has just enough structure to keep it from falling apart, though the substance underneath feels rather soft. Tautou possesses a certain appeal—she evokes Audrey Hepburn at times—and the filmmaking allows her to portray her character in an engaging way that’s central to the movie's feel. Despite moments of aimlessness, I found myself enjoying it.
On September 23, 2026
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