Bright Days Ahead (2013)
Bright days ahead? Caroline has retired, at last. A new life lies before her: time to take care of her children, her husband, and, most of all, herself. However, she soon comes to realize that this new freedom is synonymous with boredom and idleness. Especially when she receives a membership to her neighborhood’s senior club as a birthday present… Reluctant at first, she nevertheless decides to take the plunge. Oddly enough, she meets great people there, starting with the young computer science teacher, who is far from insensitive to her charms. Caroline gradually takes control of her life again and lives a second youth: taking a new lover, living new experiences, breaking the rules, not doing what’s expected of her… Who said that retirement was the beginning of the end and not a new beginning?
Cast
- Fanny Ardant - Caroline
- Laurent Lafitte - Julien
- Patrick Chesnais - Philippe
- Jean-François Stévenin - Roger
- Fanny Cottençon - Chantal
- Catherine Lachens - Sylviane
- Alain Cauchi - Jacky
- Marie Rivière - Jocelyne
- Olivia Côte - Lydia - la prof de théâtre
- Émilie Caen - L'hôtesse des Beaux Jours
Screenplay
- Fanny Chesnel (Screenplay)
- Marion Vernoux (Screenplay)
- Fanny Chesnel (Novel)
Themes
Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption
Keywords
infidelity, dentist, woman director
Trailer
Bright Days Ahead TrailerFrequently Asked Questions
- What is Bright Days Ahead about?
- Bright days ahead? Caroline has retired, at last. A new life lies before her: time to take care of her children, her husband, and, most of all, herself. However, she soon comes to realize that this new freedom is synonymous with boredom and idleness. Especially when she receives a membership to her neighborhood’s senior club as a birthday present… Reluctant at first, she nevertheless decides to take the plunge. Oddly enough, she meets great people there, starting with the young computer science teacher, who is far from insensitive to her charms. Caroline gradually takes control of her life again and lives a second youth: taking a new lover, living new experiences, breaking the rules, not doing what’s expected of her… Who said that retirement was the beginning of the end and not a new beginning?
- Who directed Bright Days Ahead?
- Bright Days Ahead was directed by Marion Vernoux.
- Who stars in Bright Days Ahead?
- Bright Days Ahead stars Fanny Ardant, Laurent Lafitte, Patrick Chesnais, Jean-François Stévenin, Fanny Cottençon, Catherine Lachens.
- How long is Bright Days Ahead?
- Bright Days Ahead has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- What genre is Bright Days Ahead?
- Bright Days Ahead is a Drama, Romance film.
- What is the budget of Bright Days Ahead?
- Bright Days Ahead had a budget of $3M.
- How much did Bright Days Ahead gross?
- Bright Days Ahead grossed $5M worldwide.
- Where was Bright Days Ahead produced?
- Bright Days Ahead was produced in France.
- What are the themes of Bright Days Ahead?
- The themes of Bright Days Ahead include: Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption.