IMDb 6.6 2017 HD

Lover for a Day

Lover for a Day

2017
Drama Romance
76 min NR France
6.2 / 10
6.6 IMDB

After a bad breakup, a college-aged Parisian moves into her father's flat only to discover that he is living with his new girlfriend - a young woman her…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Philippe Garrel / Paolo Trotta
Starring
Éric Caravaca / Esther Garrel / Louise Chevillotte / Laëtitia Spigarelli / Nicolas Bridet / Paul Toucang / Félix Kysyl / Michel Charrel

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

awkward intimate complex relatable tense observational emotional nuanced domestic contemplative challenging realistic

Reviews

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Sophia Lee
Apr 13, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'Lover for a Day' dives into the messy realities of cohabitation and complicated family ties. The narrative hinges on a college-aged woman’s return to her father’s flat, only to find him with a girlfriend remarkably close to her…

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Benjamin Carter
Apr 13, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

A masterclass in subtle emotional storytelling, 'Lover for a Day' is a compelling study of familial and romantic discord. The film’s genius lies in its quiet intensity, allowing the awkwardness of its central situation to resonate deeply. Esther…

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Chloe Davies
Apr 13, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

This French drama offers a unique, albeit somewhat low-key, exploration of modern relationships. 'Lover for a Day' centres on a young woman’s jarring discovery of her father’s new, age-similar girlfriend. While the premise holds significant dramatic potential, the…

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Marcus Thorne
Apr 13, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

'Lover for a Day' presents a fascinatingly uncomfortable scenario, expertly navigated by its cast. The central conceit—a daughter returning home to find her father with a girlfriend her own age—is a potent source of tension. The performances are…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 13, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Esther Garrel anchors 'Lover for a Day' with a performance that is both fragile and resilient. The film's strength lies in its unflinching gaze at an awkward, yet relatable, domestic entanglement. The premise, while potentially soapy, is handled…

FAQs

While the premise suggests a challenging situation, 'Lover for a Day' likely doesn't offer simple resolutions. The film appears to focus on the raw, often messy, reality of human connection and the introspection that difficult circumstances can provoke. Whether this leads to hope or a more sober understanding of relationships depends on the film's ultimate narrative arc.