Romance,Drama,Thriller
France,United Kingdom
Both Sides of the Blade is a French romantic drama film directed by François Guérin. The movie is centered around the lives of Jean, Sara and François who were rugby players before they become business partners. The film explores the complexities of relationships, including love, friendship, and loyalty.
Jean and Sara have been living together for a decade. They are happy and content with their mundane life, until one day, Sara bumps into François on the street. Suddenly, her heart is filled with mixed emotions as she remembers the past and her relationship with François. Though François did not seem to recognize her, Sara starts to worry about the impact this chance encounter will have on her life.
Later, François contacts Jean, who is surprised to hear from his best friend after years of no communication. François suggests that they work together again and Jean agrees. However, this decision turns out to be the beginning of a tumultuous and challenging phase for all three of them.
As they start working together, Sara finds herself increasingly drawn to François, while Jean begins to have doubts about his friendship with François. The situation becomes complicated as the trio navigates the challenges of their professional and personal relationships.
The movie also explores themes of jealousy, trust, and betrayal. It showcases how the characters' emotions and feelings can become intertwined and how their actions can impact each other's lives. The film ends on a poignant note as the characters try to reconcile their relationships and move forward with their lives.
Both Sides of the Blade features strong performances by the cast, including Olivier Loustau, Adèle Haenel, and Guillaume Gouix. The movie has received critical acclaim for its nuanced portrayal of complicated love and friendship dynamics.
