My Old Lady

• Romance
• Comedy
• Drama

A bittersweet Parisian romance unfolds as a financially struggling American writer unexpectedly inherits a seemingly valuable apartment, only to discover it’s entangled in a centuries-old French legal quirk – a *viager* – granting its current, fiercely independent resident lifetime tenancy with a monthly payout. The film navigates the evolving, often combative, relationship between the writer, desperate to regain stability, and the sharp-witted, elderly woman who holds the key to his future, revealing layered histories of loss, regret, and unexpected connection. Beyond a simple negotiation, the story delicately explores themes of familial duty, the weight of past choices, and the resilience found in unconventional companionship, offering a quietly humorous yet profoundly moving study of aging, inheritance, and finding value beyond monetary gain.