No Love Lost
2023
Comedy / Drama
1h30
Max Renault plans to do
Synopsis
Étienne is barely twenty when he falls in love with Valérie. They are hardly any more when their daughter Rosa is born. And then, one day, Valérie leaves and never returns. He chooses not to make a drama of it and builds a happy life for him and his child. Sixteen years later, when Rosa is about to lead her own life, Étienne recognizes his wife in a television report. The past brutally resurfaces, and father and daughter are propelled into one last chaotic family journey.
Community Reviews
Viewers find 'No Love Lost' a blend of whimsy and emotional depth, exploring the nuanced relationship between a single father and his daughter as she prepares to leave home. The film is praised for its poetic and fantastical elements, with strong performances, particularly from Nahuel Pérez Biscayart and Céleste Brunnquell. However, some found the pacing uneven and the conclusion abrupt, with a few noting the dialogue as overly theatrical at times.
👍 Strong performances and a whimsical narrative
👎 Some may find the pacing uneven and the ending abrupt
