Things to Come

Things to Come

PG-13 2016 · 102 min · ★ 6.5 · Drama

Nathalie teaches philosophy at a high school in Paris. She is passionate about her job and particularly enjoys passing on the pleasure of thinking. Married with two children, she divides her time between her family, former students and her very possessive mother. One day, Nathalie’s husband announces he is leaving her for another woman. With freedom thrust upon her, Nathalie must reinvent her life.

Directed by Mia Hansen-Løve · Written by Mia Hansen-Løve

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Isabelle Huppert Nathalie Chazeaux
André Marcon Heinz
Roman Kolinka Fabien
Édith Scob Yvette
Sarah Le Picard Chloé
Solal Forte Johann
Élise Lhomeau Elsa
Lionel Dray Hugo
Yves Heck Daniel
Grégoire Montana-Haroche Simon (élève lycée)
Lina Benzerti Antonia
Guy-Patrick Sainderichin L'éditeur

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