Leon arrives in Eva's life one morning, on the terrace of a café. The little boy settles down, asks for hot chocolate. The young woman, 35, without children, takes her home, calls social services and learns that Leon has run away from home. Eva has to bring him back but eventually delays the deadline. She who leads an idle existence, sheltered from need, attaches herself to the little boy. Called to order by the authorities, she ignores and tells Leon that they are now on the run. Together, they go to Italy in search of the mother of the little boy ...
| Original Title | L'Échappée belle |
| Year | 2015 |
| Country | France |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Emilie Cherpitel |
| Runtime | 76 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 4.4/10 (16 votes) |
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The film constructs a delicate bridge between two solitudes, relying on a minimalist narrative approach and subdued cinematography. It explores the instinctual desire for connection that can outweigh even social conventions.
What lingers after the viewing is a quiet, unadorned journey where silence and glances speak louder than dialogue. A warmly ambiguous feeling about the fragility of accidentally found happiness remains. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Emilie Cherpitel
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Brew a cappuccino and settle into your armchair on a quiet evening. A film for slow, thoughtful viewing.
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