The Day I Saw Your Heart

Directed by Jennifer Devoldère

Mélanie Laurent (Inglourious Basterds) stars as a 20-something struggling with commitment issues and her thorny father-daughter relationship. After a trail of boyfriends, Justine thinks she has found her soulmate but her temporary happiness is thrown when her neurotic Jewish father suffers a delayed midlife crisis. This touching comedy-melodrama follows Justine as she attempts to deal with the looming pregnancy of her father’s second wife and the torturous route to reconciliation. Featuring engaging performances all round led by the assured talent of writer/director Jennifer Devoldère.

Duration:
98 minutes

Languages:
French

Subtitles:
Full English

Country of origin:
France

Year of production:
2011