Alain, portrayed by Matthias Schoenaerts, finds himself drifting through life while caring for his young son, Sam, played by Armand Verdure. Their journey takes them to Antibes, where they’ll reside with his sister and he intends to find work. He's a hardworking man—not involved in drugs or alcohol—and secures a job as a nightclub bouncer. To make extra money, he participates in bare-knuckle fights, managed by Martia…

Cotillard and Schoenaerts deliver remarkable performances in this impressive drama/romance. Schoenaerts’ character is consumed by powerful internal struggles, which lead him to dismantle his life, culminating in a captivating resolution that deeply affected me. It was truly wonderful. I've enjoyed all of Schoenaerts’ previous work and am eager to discover more of his films.