Suzanne is a French drama film that tells the story of a woman named Suzanne (played by Sara Forestier) and her family. The movie begins with a young Suzanne growing up with her father, mother, and younger sister in a small village in France. Her father dies when she is a teenager, and her mother struggles to provide for the family. Suzanne falls in love with Julien (played by Paul Hamy), a troubled man who introduces her to drugs and leads her down a dark path.
Despite the chaos in her life, Suzanne becomes pregnant and gives birth to a son named Charlie. She tries to be a good mother but finds it difficult to quit drugs and leave Julien. When she is arrested and sent to prison, her mother takes custody of Charlie and raises him as her own.
After Suzanne is released from prison, she tries to rebuild her life. She works in a factory and starts a relationship with a man named Nicolas (played by François Damiens). Together, they have a daughter named Maria. But Suzanne's past continues to haunt her, and she struggles to connect with her children and be the mother she wants to be.
The movie explores the themes of family, love, and the choices we make in life. Suzanne's story is one of redemption and the power of love to overcome even the most difficult circumstances. The film was directed by Katell Quillévéré and premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2013. It received critical acclaim for its sensitive portrayal of a complex family dynamic and the performances of its lead actors.