Heat Wave
After the death of her unfaithful husband, Gisele, a social worker of 52 years, falls madly in love with Yannick, one of her former customers and kleptomaniac addict. She tries to repress her feelings, but the attraction she has for this 19 year old boy is beyond comprehension. Her sister, her boss and two children will each turn, disrupt her secret meetings with her young lover.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Les grandes chaleurs |
| Year | 2009 |
| Country | Canada |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Sophie Lorain |
| Runtime | 99 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 4.8/10 (12 votes) |
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The film constructs its comedy from the stark clash between social propriety and raw, inconvenient desire, relying on the age gap to generate both awkward humor and genuine tenderness. It explores how passion can dismantle a carefully ordered life without resorting to mere caricature.
Those who tire of predictable romantic plots will find a refreshing take on an impossible affair, where the laughter is rooted in character truth rather than manufactured gags. What lingers after the credits is a sense of bittersweet audacity. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Sophie Lorain
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With a glass of wine on a relaxed evening, perfect for a character-driven story with heart.
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