# My Golden Days (2015)

> A wistful French coming-of-age drama follows Paul Dédalus as departure awakens memories of family turmoil, youthful betrayal, and the consuming love of Esther.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/196921

## Facts

- Runtime: 123 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Arnaud Desplechin
- Cast: Quentin Dolmaire, Lou Roy-Lecollinet, Mathieu Amalric, Dinara Drukarova, Léonard Matton, Cécile Garcia-Fogel, Irina Vavilova, Françoise Lebrun
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4048050/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: wistful, intimate, romantic, reflective evening, arthouse movie night

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of youth, love, and betrayal unfolds against the backdrop of Tajikistan.

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