Plot Summary

An outer suburb of Paris, 1972. Gilles and Christine, both sixteen, are classmates and lovers who have become frustrated with the aloofness of their families and the general monotony of their lives. When the pair are caught shoplifting, Christine's father ships her off to a home for emotionally disturbed children, temporarily putting space between her and Gilles. Luckily for them, though, she escapes and the couple contemplate running away together.

Movie Details

Original Title
L'Eau froide
Status
released
Original Language
fr

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Production Companies

Ima Films
IMA Productions
La Sept-Arte
SFP Production