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Laetitia Dosch

Bertrand Belin

Arnaud Larrieu

Jean-Marie Larrieu

Pierric Bailly

A family living in the Jura mountains is torn apart following the return of the son&apos;s biological father.

Le roman de Jim

Jim&apos;s Story is anchored by a truly magnetic lead performance. The actor&apos;s portrayal of Jim-a socially awkward, eccentric yet irresistibly lovable character-is inspired. Every quirk, every hesitant glance, every moment of unguarded warmth builds perfectly in step with the plot, creating a deeply resonating character.

The film&apos;s narrative structure is as conventional as they come, and yet, that predictability becomes one of its greatest strengths. Watching Jim&apos;s Story is like riding a rollercoaster you&apos;ve been on before-familiar turns, anticipated drops-yet still thrilling in its own right. There&apos;s less anxiety about what&apos;s to come, which allows you to savour the craft, the performances, and the emotional beats without distraction.

Beyond its central character, the film offers a tasteful and affectionate exploration of the life of the vagabond-the handymen and odd-jobbers who form the unheralded backbone of society. It also dips into the textures of French alternative culture, painting a picture of a world both rugged and quietly poetic.

Jim's Story is anchored by a truly magnetic lead performance. The actor's portrayal of Jim-a socially awkward, eccentric yet irresistibly lovable character-is inspired. Every quirk, every hesitant glance, every moment of unguarded warmth builds perfectly in step with the plot, creating a deeply resonating character.

The film's narrative structure is as conventional as they come, and yet, that predictability becomes one of its greatest strengths. Watching Jim's Story is like riding a rollercoaster you've been on before-familiar turns, anticipated drops-yet still thrilling in its own right. There's less anxiety about what's to come, which allows you to savour the craft, the performances, and the emotional beats without distraction.

Beyond its central character, the film offers a tasteful and affectionate exploration of the life of the vagabond-the handymen and odd-jobbers who form the unheralded backbone of society. It also dips into the textures of French alternative culture, painting a picture of a world both rugged and quietly poetic.

A family living in the Jura mountains is torn apart following the return of the son's biological father.

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