In a tumultuous Quebec, Canada, during a civil war, Valerie is left alone after her boyfriend is brutally murdered in a mass execution. Years later, she finds solace in a new relationship with Gabriel. At the Long Term Care Center where she works, she befriends Jeanne, a witty and intelligent woman coping with a physical disability. The film masterfully blends realism with an air of unease, delving into the complexities of survivor's syndrome, grief, the passage of time, the transformative power of love, and the beauty of living.
Laughter
A poignant exploration of the human experience, delving into survivor's syndrome, grief, and the passage of time, with a powerful focus on the transformative force of love and the beauty of being alive.