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Movie poster: Cheers to Joy (2023)
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Cheers to Joy

2023 · 108 min Comedy Drama TV Movie
6.1 / 10 · TMDB

March 2020. Véra makes a quick trip to Paris to feed a friend’s fish and water her plants while she’s hospitalized with a mild case of Covid. France is already abuzz with rumors of the spreading virus. But instead of hopping on a train back to Montpellier, as planned, she impulsively lies to her fiancé and says all trains have been canceled and she’s stuck in Paris… just as everyone else is hightailing it out of the city and the entire country goes into lockdown. So Véra holes up in her friend’s apartment, relieved to have a bit of quiet time to herself. Then she crosses paths with Sam — a chance meeting that changes her life.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title À la joie
Year 2023
Country France
Genre Comedy, Drama, TV Movie
Director Jérôme Bonnell
Runtime 108 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.1/10 (30 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The director constructs a narrative from the tension between lockdown stasis and a character's inner awakening. He relies on the silent, emptied-out Paris as a key player, exploring how a global pause can amplify personal crossroads. The frame becomes an intimate arena where every glance carries meaning.

What lingers after the credits is a poignant sense of quiet revelation. The film suggests that sometimes, life offers a reset button precisely when all doors seem locked. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Jérôme Bonnell

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Best viewed on a quiet evening, wrapped in a blanket. A perfect match for contemplative solitude.

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