# My Donkey, My Lover & I (2020)

> A lovesick teacher trails her married lover’s family through the Cévennes with a stubbornly protective donkey, discovering unexpected freedom along the way.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/472135

## Facts

- Runtime: 97 min
- Genres: Comedy, Adventure, Romance
- Director: Caroline Vignal
- Cast: Laure Calamy, Benjamin Lavernhe, Olivia Côte, Marc Fraize, Jean-Pierre Martins, Louise Vidal, Lucía Sánchez, Maxence Tual
- TMDB rating: 6.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11013434/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, warm, breezy, lazy weekend, date night

## Synopsis

A summer adventure filled with unexpected twists and a charming donkey leads to self-discovery and romance.

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