Goodbye First Love

Director: Mia Hansen-Løve
Writer: Mia Hansen-Løve
Cast: Lola Créton, Sebastian Urzendowsky, Magne Brekke, Valérie Bonneton, Serge Renko
Theatrical Release Date: April 20, 2012
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Synopsis: It’s Spring 1999 and Camille, 15, and Sullivan, 19, love each other passionately. Following the progression of this young, first love, the affair evolves from initial rapture to heartbreak as Sullivan decides he wants to travel the world before settling down. Driven to despair, Camille suffers deep emotional turmoil and must learn to deal with his absence. [Synopsis courtesy of TIFF]

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