Michelle (played by Hélène Vincent) leads an isolated existence in her countryside home, excitedly awaiting the arrival of her daughter Valérie (Ludvine Sagnier) and her beloved grandson Lucas (Garlan Erlos, who convincingly portrays the older Paul Beaurepaire). To get ready for their visit, she accompanies her close friend Marie-Claude (Josiane Balasko) to gather mushrooms. Marie-Claude is dealing with difficulties of her own; her son Vincent (Pierre Lottin) is in prison for a crime that remains largely unexplained. Upon the family’s arrival, it becomes apparent that the relationship between mother and daughter is strained—a consequence of Michelle's past profession and Valérie’s impending divorce. Things deteriorate further when eating some questionable mushrooms leads to hospitalization and effectively prevents Michelle from seeing Lucas. Simultaneously, Vincent is released from prison, and Michelle generously offers him a job tending her large garden. It’s then that he unintentionally overhears a conversation between the two women, revealing the grandmother's profound sense of frustration and estrangement. He attempts to intervene, with devastating consequences culminating in an ending that leaves you questioning what happened—is it a mystery to be solved, or simply a series of unfortunate events? The film maintains this ambiguity, along with solid acting from nearly everyone involved, making it worthwhile. Unanswered questions linger, prompting viewers to draw their own conclusions and interpretations based on sometimes contradictory clues. Even at the very end, there’s a subtle suggestion of an unexpected connection! The cinematography and sound design are understated but effective, and while the film occasionally feels drawn out, it ultimately offers a moving exploration of loneliness, prejudice, devotion, and affection.

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