Bonne pomme (2017)
Directed by Florence Quentin

Film Synopsis

Gérard Morlet is a mild-mannered 60-something who has grown to resent being put upon by his friends and family, who are always quick to take advantage of his generous nature.  In the end, he becomes so fed up of being the 'good apple' that he packs his bags and quits town, hoping to find a more satisfying life in pastures new.  He ends up in a pretty village where he plans to take over the running of a garage.  Unfortunately, the present owner of the garage, Rico, isn't quite yet ready to move out, so Gérard has to bed down at the inn opposite his new home.  It is here that he meets Barbara Manet, the inn's owner.

Barbara is the last person you would expect to see running any kind of business.  Too fond of drink, she is rarely sober and prone to dramatic changes of mood.  She would rather spend her time boozing and gambling than tending to her paying guests.  Yet, despite her wild excesses, Gérard cannot help being irresistibly drawn to the colourful middle-aged woman.  As he gets to know her he realises he may have found a kindred spirit and naturally he cannot resist offering her a helping hand as and when the occasion arises.  Little does he suspect that Barbara needs him far more than he realises.  Gérard and Barbara are two people who desperately want to put their past behind them, but unfortunately their past isn't so keen to give them up...