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Seen it?2006 | 108 min | Drama, Romance
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (70% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics. If you loved Dangerous Liaisons, start here.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 48 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
A story of three female tourists who visit Haiti, in order to enjoy the sexual nature of the young men.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
70% on Rotten Tomatoes, 73 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$2 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 9K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Laurent Cantet
- Charlotte RamplingEllen
- Karen YoungBrenda
- Louise PortalSue
- Ménothy CesarLegba
- Lys AmbroiseAlbert
- Jackenson Pierre Olmo DiazEddy
- Wilfried PaulNeptune