Diary of a Fleeting Affair
Seen it?2022 | 100 min | Romance, Drama, Comedy
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences. 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 and anyone who wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A single mother and a married man enter into an affair with the understanding that their relationship is purely sexual. Though they agree the relationship has no future, they find themselves increasingly drawn into each other's company.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
Nominated for 1 Cannes award.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$3 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 3K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Emmanuel Mouret
- Sandrine KiberlainCharlotte
- Vincent MacaigneSimon
- Georgia ScallietLouise
- Maxence TualManu
- Stéphane MercoyrolCarlos