Summaries

Follows 15-year-old Julien's romantic involvement with an older prostitute. He navigates parental disapproval and grapples with her profession, which involves relationships with wealthy clients, amidst their unconventional affair.

"The Pocket Lover" tells the story of Julien, a 15 year-old boy who falls in love with an older woman, later discovered to be a prostitute. Now, Julien will have to face several obstacles, which includes his parents opposition with this affair, and Julien's own perceptions about the woman's line of work, going out with wealthy guys.—Rodrigo Amaro

Details

Keywords
  • coming of age
  • teenage boy
  • sex
  • young love
  • teenage boy nudity
Genres
  • Comedy
Release date Feb 14, 1978
Countries of origin France
Language French
Production companies Gaumont Production Générale de Films (PROGEFI) Société Française de Production (SFP)

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 35m
Sound mix Mono
Aspect ratio 1.66 : 1

Synopsis

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