Beating Hearts
Local rebellious teenager Clotaire falls for his schoolmate Jackie, but gang violence leads him to a darker destructive path. After years apart, the star-crossed lovers discover that every path they've taken leads them back together.
The film disappointed at the box office against its moderate budget of $37.3M, earning $36.0M globally (-3% loss).
Characters
Cast & narrative archetypes
Eliott
Clotilde
Jackie
Georges
Main Cast & Characters
Eliott
Played by Adèle Exarchopoulos
A passionate young man navigating love and life's challenges across two decades
Clotilde
Played by Mallory Wanecque
A spirited woman whose relationship with Eliott spans years of growth and transformation
Jackie
Played by Benoît Poelvoorde
Eliott's mother, a supportive figure navigating her own challenges
Georges
Played by Alain Chabat
A mentor figure who provides guidance during pivotal moments