Revoir Julie is a Canadian lesbian

Lesbian

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 romantic comedy

Romantic Comedy

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Plot

The film takes place mainly over two days.

Following a recent break-up, Juliet makes a to-do list, which includes - item 1 - to see Julie again after 15 years. Juliet tracks Julie down in the Eastern Townships

Eastern Townships

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 of Québec

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Day 1 sees the pair reconnect as they spend the day together. However, near the end of the night, Juliet kisses Julie. Surprised, despite a similar incident in their adolescence

Adolescence

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, Julie initially rejects Juliet. However, the next day when Juliet prepares to leave, Julie won’t let her go.

Day 2 sees Julie work through her feelings for Juliet. Facing the prospect of losing Juliet again, Julie finally admits to having feelings for Juliet and eventually returns Juliet’s affections.

Background

The dialogue is mainly in French with some English. Julie is French-Canadian and Juliet appears to be English-Canadian.

The film’s French title translates literally as "See Julie Again".

Despite being a Canadian film with some government-funding, the film has only been released on DVD in France.

External links

• New York Times Review of Revoir Julie
• IMDb listing of Revoir Julie