The Man I Love
Watch TrailerThis is a combination coming out and first love story. The swimmer and diver Lucard is interested in attractive Martin. The film follows the characters' coming out with all its difficulties, the bitter-sweet pleasures of first love and the dreadful moment when one comes down to reality and realizes that one's beloved friend has a hard way to go yet. The positive message the film tries to transmit is the somewhat common motto "Live each day of your life as if it were your last."
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | L'Homme que j'aime |
| Year | 1997 |
| Country | France |
| Genre | Drama, Comedy |
| Director | Stéphane Giusti |
| Runtime | 87 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.2/10 (34 votes) |
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A tender and authentic coming-of-age story where comedy blends seamlessly with the drama of self-discovery. The film portrays the awkwardness and beauty of first love without resorting to clichés, focusing on genuine emotional beats.
What lingers after the credits is a sense of warmth and a quiet reminder to cherish the present. It's a story about the courage it takes to be true to oneself and to another. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Stéphane Giusti
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