Junie (Léa Seydoux) is a 16-year-old girl who transfers to a new high school in Paris after her mother’s death. She lives with her cousin Mathieu (a teacher at the same school, played by Louis Garrel). Junie is beautiful, quiet, and melancholic — immediately attracting the attention of her male classmates, including Otto (a popular boy) and the shy, intellectual Otto.

📍 Keep an eye out for a young Gabriel Attal in a minor role—now a major figure in French politics!

Honoré blends literary classicism with youthful impulsiveness. The film explores:

★★★★½ (4.5/5) Recommendation: Highly recommended for fans of French cinema, tragic romances, and character studies. If you enjoyed films like Blue is the Warmest Color or The Dreamers , you will likely enjoy this.