Le Péril jeune
| Company type | Film |
|---|---|
| Industry | Film industry |
| Founded | 1994 |
| Founder | Cédric Klapisch |
| Headquarters | Paris , France |
| Products | Coming-of-age comedy-drama film |
Le Péril jeune, also known in English as The Good Old Daze, is a French coming-of-age comedy-drama from 1994, directed by Cédric Klapisch. The story takes place in Paris during the 1970s, capturing the spirit of youth and the societal transformations of that period.
Plot
Ten years after finishing high school, four friends—Momo, Léon, Alain, and Bruno—come together to celebrate the arrival of a child fathered by their deceased friend Tomasi. During this reunion, they reminisce about their final year at a Parisian secondary school in the seventies, recalling events such as political protests, early encounters with drugs, romantic relationships, and everyday school experiences.
Cast
- Romain Duris portrays Tomasi
- A rebellious adolescent who succumbs to drug addiction and dies from an overdose after becoming a father to Sophie's child.
- Julien Lambroschini as Bruno
- The artistic member of the group and Tomasi’s closest companion; he grapples with remorse over Tomasi’s passing and his involvement with Barbara.
- Joachim Lombard as Léon Rouvel
- A politically conscious student caught between loyalty to friends and personal duties; serves as class president and harbors unspoken feelings for Christine.
- Nicolas Koretzky plays Maurice 'Momo' Zareba
- The son of a baker who is deaf and mute; he faces inner conflict about whether to continue his father's profession.
- Vincent Elbaz as Alain Chabert
- The athletic, fun-loving joker of the group who nonetheless retains his moral compass.
- Lisa Faulkner as Barbara
- A British assistant English teacher residing in a drug-inhabited squat; she has a brief romantic connection with Bruno.
- Julie-Anne Roth as Marie
- A politically active feminist whose relationship with Léon adds complexity to the narrative.
- Hélène de Fougerolles as Christine
- Élodie Bouchez as Sophie
- Caroline Damiens as Nora
- Coco Bouiller as Félicité
- Eric Andreini as Thierry
- Jackie Berroyer as Jo
- Caroline Proust as Squat girl