Me and You is a coming-of-age drama film directed by Italian filmmaker Bernardo Bertolucci. The film centers around Lorenzo, a 14-year-old boy who is introverted and struggles to connect with his peers. He tells his parents that he is going on a ski trip with his school, but instead decides to spend the week alone in the basement of their apartment building.
In the basement, Lorenzo discovers unexpected solitude and finds peace in his own company. However, his plans are interrupted when his half-sister Olivia, whom he has not seen in years, shows up unannounced. Olivia is a drug addict and is in need of a place to stay while she detoxes.
Initially, Lorenzo is uncomfortable with her presence, but over time they begin to bond through their shared struggles and emotional baggage. As they spend more time together, they uncover dark family secrets and confront the realities of addiction and mental health.
Throughout the film, Lorenzo's internal struggles are depicted through dream sequences and flashbacks to his childhood, revealing a troubled family dynamic and an absent father. Me and You ultimately explores themes of isolation, connection, and family and highlights the complexity and resilience of human relationships.
