A Second Life

July 26, 2024 — the day of the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony. Elisabeth, a hearing impaired young woman, is torn between depression and the pressure of managing short-term rentals in a hectic Paris. The arrival of Elijah, a radiant and carefree Californian, disrupts her fragile balance.

Cast

Agathe Rousselle

as Elisabeth

Alex Lawther

as Elijah

Suzy Bemba

Jonas Bachan

as Chad

Jewerl Ross

as Steve

Elise Tilloloy

as Jane

François de Brauer

as Marc, le gérant de la conciergerie

Inès Melab

Grégoire Isvarine

Xiaoxing Cheng

as Le touriste chinois

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