The Country I Come From is a 2021 romantic comedy film directed by Melvin Van Peebles. The film stars Alex Wolff as Eric and his double, Julien, while Marine Vacth plays the role of Marinette. The film is set in a quaint and idyllic French town, where Eric arrives on Christmas Eve and meets Julien. Eric is immediately intrigued by the shy and reserved pianist and decides to help him win over Marinette.
As Julien watches on, Eric begins to woo Marinette, pretending to be him. Eric’s plan works, and Marinette falls for him. However, as the two begin to spend more time together, Eric finds himself falling for Marinette too. Soon, Eric is torn between his desire to help Julien win Marinette’s heart and his own growing feelings for her.
As Eric becomes more involved in Julien’s life, he begins to learn about his struggles and hardships. Eric discovers that Julien left his successful career in Paris to care for his sick mother and now works at the hotel to make ends meet. Eric is touched by Julien’s selflessness and decides to help him in any way he can.
However, Eric’s meddling begins to have unintended consequences. As Julien’s life spirals out of control and Eric’s uncle’s minions close in on him, Eric must make a decision about his own future. Will he stay in the town and help Julien and Marinette, or will he return to his privileged life in the city?
The Country I Come From is a heartwarming and sweet movie that explores the themes of love, selflessness, and the power of friendship. With charming performances by its cast and stunning cinematography, the film is a delightful holiday treat.