Other People's Children

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Kenneth S Jun 9, 2023 Good acting. Touching story. See more Ghederick Eshmont Apr 29, 2023 Good film that gets bogged down by its commitment to tell the viewer Rachel is an impactful person at every turn. See more Nov 17, 2023 This was really done from a perspective I haven’t seen before. See more Aug 23, 2023 Absolutely gorgeous story telling, honest and vibrant performances from all the leads. Broke my heart open. So glad to see complicated love and relationships like this explored on screen without tidy answers or feelings. Recommend to everyone. See more Steve P @RT77101224 Jun 22, 2023 "Other People's Children" is a French drama exploring motherhood's complexities and family dynamics. The film follows Rachel, a high school teacher who falls in love with Ali, who is separated from his wife and has a young daughter. The movie starts with a romantic image of the Eiffel Tower at night, which sets the tone for the dreamy and idyllic opening moments. However, the film quickly delves into the bittersweet reality of the characters' lives, with unarticulated tensions and inconvenient desires. The acting performances are outstanding, with Virginie Efira delivering a radiant and beautiful portrayal of Rachel. The film also features smart, self-aware, and complicated female characters, which is a refreshing change from the usual tropes. The direction is solid, and the cinematography is beautiful, capturing the essence of Paris and the characters' emotions. Unfortunately, the lives of the supporting characters are not as well-developed as Rachel's, making them feel two-dimensional. And the story takes a conventional turn towards the end, diminishing its uniqueness. "Other People's Children" is a heartfelt and modern love triangle exploring motherhood and family's joys and pains. The film sneaked up on me with a depth and complexity of feeling that resonated. While it has some flaws, it is still a solid movie worth watching. See more R Victor B @opinionatedinnyc Apr 30, 2023 This was very well done, engaging and beautifully acted. There was ones scene that was extraneous, a bit shocking in a horror movie sort of way, and really had nothing to do with the story. It seems that it might have been an artifact left over from when the director was thinking of a different motivation for the ending. Virginie Efira is a wonder. See more Read all reviews

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