An 80-year-old woman, fed up with her illness, embarks on a surprising journey of truth, humour and family. A gentle French dramedy that’ll tug at your heart and raise a smile.
Film details
- Title: On ira
- Premiere: 3 July 2025
- Director: Enya Baroux
- Runtime: 97 minutes
- Theatres:
- Language & subtitles: French spoken, Dutch subtitled
- Age rating: 9+
- Visual & thematic hooks: heartwarming comedy, family dynamics, road trip, end-of-life conversation
What’s the vibe?
A tender yet lightly comic journey that combines bittersweet emotion with candid humour, as an elderly matriarch takes charge of her final wishes — but not before surprising her family.
Trailer
Check out the trailer below.
Why you might like it
- For the eyes: pastoral French landscapes and sunlit road trip vistas that soothe and delight
- For the heart: authentic family moments, gentle humour and a touching tale of agency
- For the mind: thoughtful reflections on life, illness and end-of-life choices, handled with care
Scene to watch for
The lakeside picnic scene, where grandma’s quirky storytelling and her nurse’s reactions strike an unexpectedly moving chord — a moment of levity turning into emotional clarity.
Recommended pairing
- A comforting plate of cheese and herb savoury tart with a glass of sparkling elderflower drink
- A slow evening walk in the park afterwards, to digest both the food and the film’s gentle introspection
Need-to-knows
- French audio with Dutch subtitles
- Modest merch likely available (posters at theatres)
- Suitable for anyone aged nine and above — deals with serious themes in a light-hearted way
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