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The Ties That Bind Us

By Carine Tardieu

2025

1h46

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8.1/10

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4.0/5

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4.1/5

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Synopsis

A young single father trying to find the strength to love. A feminist librarian, single by conviction, who’s decided that she won’t be a mother. A six-year-old child trying to find a place in a new family structure. By revealing their aspirations, their fears, their choices, Carine Tardieu depicts different ways in which humans create families.

Community Reviews

Viewers find 'The Ties That Bind Us' deeply moving and beautifully acted, particularly praising Valeria Bruni Tedeschi and Pio Marmaï for their performances. The film's portrayal of unconventional family bonds and emotional resilience resonates strongly, offering a nuanced exploration of grief and attachment. While the narrative is celebrated for its sensitivity and depth, some viewers felt the pacing was uneven and certain plot elements were underdeveloped.

👍 Exceptional performances enhance the film's emotional depth.

👎 Some may find the pacing uneven and certain subplots lacking depth.

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Reviews and Comments

19 reviews
Sara Gendrolini
Sararated ★ 5/10
March 2, 2026

Slow. Didn’t engage me. Didn’t watch to the end. predictable.

Bousser Aude
Bousserrated ★ 9/10
October 19, 2025

Tellement touchant, vraie, authentique, la vraie vie, les émotions, les maladresses, les non dits, l’amour vrai, j’ai adoré ce film

Méline
Mélinerated ★ 8/10
April 14, 2026

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Gladysrated ★ 9/10
April 11, 2026

Victoire Masset
Victoirerated ★ 6/10
April 10, 2026

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oscarrated ★ 8/10
April 9, 2026

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Clararated ★ 9/10
March 21, 2026

Kynh Kenguel
Kynhrated ★ 8/10
March 11, 2026

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