Plein sud (2009)
Release Year: 2009
Nation: France
Alternative Title: Going South
Director: Sébastien Lifshitz
Writer: Stéphane Bouquet, Sébastien Lifshitz, Vincent Poymiro
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: N/A
Genre: Coming-Of-Age Fiction, Drama, Lgbt-Related Film, Romance
Story
In 'Plein sud,' Sam, a 27-year-old man, embarks on a journey towards the south of France in his Ford. Along the way, he meets Matthieu and Léa, whom he decides to take along for the ride. Matthieu develops feelings for Sam and attempts to seduce him, while Léa's provocative nature attracts men like Jérémie, who eventually joins them on their journey. Throughout their travels, they learn about each other, engage in arguments, and form bonds of friendship and love. However, despite his growing relationship with Matthieu, Sam remains distant due to a secret he harbors: he is traveling to Spain to find his long-lost mother.
Summary
Directed by Sébastien Lifshitz in 2009, 'Plein sud' is a coming-of-age drama that explores themes of love, friendship, and self-discovery. The film follows Sam as he navigates his relationships with Matthieu and Léa during their aimless journey southwards. Although the specifics of the narrative are limited in the provided sources, it is clear that the story revolves around Sam's personal quest for reconnection with his mother and his evolving dynamics with the people he meets along the way.
