Life For Real

Tridan Lagache, a 50-year-old man who has spent his entire life at Club Med, where friendships are fleeting and last only for eight days, takes the decision to resign from his comfortable existence in search of something more meaningful. This involves tracking down the childhood love he shared in his mini club days with Violette.Stepping into the unfamiliar world of Paris, Tridan feels overwhelmed by the new environment but is fortunate enough to find lodgings with Louis, a half-brother he never knew he had. As fate would have it, Louis tries to distance himself from this newly found family connection by introducing Tridan to one of his casual acquaintances, only to pass her off as Violette to free himself from the situation.Despite his naivety and emotional disposition, Tridan takes a liking to this "Violette" and believes he recognizes his childhood love at first sight. However, he soon realizes that things are not as they seem in this city of light and love, and must navigate the complexities of life outside Club Med while searching for his true connection.The film takes a nostalgic look into the search for lost love and identity, blended with the naive charm and disarming honesty of Tridan Lagache's journey from his familiar, predictable world at Club Med to the chaotic, unfamiliar streets of Paris.