A story of perseverance, and perhaps resignation. This french film follows Cyril who was recently abandoned by his father. The title (and the opening 1/3) suggests that abandonment will be about seeking comfort or stability in the possession of a bike. In fact, this is more a character study of a person, or people if you include the hairdresser who takes him in, who are struggling to understand themselves and what it means to have a real relationship. And perhaps what it takes to enter (and accept) the trust of another. The slowness of the film, I suppose lets you soak into the characters and appreciate their struggles. When at home, it also lets you get up and make popcorn without actually pausing the film.
3 stars (out of 5)
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