Five years after their summer together in Barcelona, Xavier, William, Wendy, Martine and Isabelle reunite.
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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Romain Duris | ... | Xavier Rousseau | |
| Kelly Reilly | ... | Wendy | |
| Audrey Tautou | ... | Martine | |
| Cécile de France | ... | Isabelle (as Cécile De France) | |
| Kevin Bishop | ... | William | |
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Evguenya Obraztsova | ... | Natacha |
| Irene Montalà | ... | Neus | |
| Gary Love | ... | Edward | |
| Lucy Gordon | ... | Celia Shelburn | |
| Aïssa Maïga | ... | Kassia | |
| Martine Demaret | ... | Mère Xavier | |
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Pierre Cassignard | ... | Platane |
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Olivier Saladin | ... | Gérard |
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Pierre Gérald | ... | Grand-père |
| Zinedine Soualem | ... | M. Boubaker | |
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Xavier is now thirty. No longer a student, he is not yet a well-balanced, fulfilled adult either. His career is unsatisfying: Far from being the renowned novelist he aimed to be he must be content with little jobs such as reporter or ghost writer. His greatest "achievement" in "literature" is his collaboration to the script of a corny TV soap! His sentimental life is not much better, rhythmed by one night stands and unfinished romances. It looks as if when he seduces a woman beautiful outside and inside such as Kassia or Wendy he can't keep them. Will he ever bring his life into focus? Written by Guy Bellinger
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Release Date:
15 June 2005 (France) See more »Also Known As:
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Budget:
$12,500,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$3,655,720 (France), 17 June 2005Opening Weekend USA:
$16,512, 14 May 2006, Limited ReleaseGross USA:
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William: That one there. Look.
Wendy: The one on the end?
William: No. Look. Right... Second from the left.
Xavier: The blonde one?
Wendy: But they're all blonde!
William: That one! See, look. Second from the left. That one.
Xavier: Right. Yeah. Ok. I see her.
Wendy: They all look the same.
William: No, they don't. She's a great dancer.
[...]
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The director never planned on bringing Judith Godrèche back for this sequel. See more »Goofs
At the end of the film, Wendy greets Xavier on the Eurostar platform. Non-passengers are not permitted access to the platforms at Waterloo. See more »Quotes
Wendy: [watching Natacha dance] Now which one...?William: That one there. Look.
Wendy: The one on the end?
William: No. Look. Right... Second from the left.
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Wendy: But they're all blonde!
William: That one! See, look. Second from the left. That one.
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I like this movie quite a bit. I think the movie has succeeded in depicting the life, the love that intertwines with it, the things that make us different, and those that transcend our cultural and personal differences.
When I first saw L'auberge espagnole, I was embarking on an education journey that would span two continents in the cohort of people from all around the world. L'auberge espagnole was a great prequel to my experience.
In this sequel named "Les Poupées Russes", I find myself again firmly planted in the midst of the characters. In his thirties, Xavier and others' confused relationships reflect a bewilderment in that age group, as some choose to settle down, and some continue to seek the ephemeral.
As for national boundaries, it is interesting that the story now depicts a different set of frontiers for Europe (before the recent constitutional crisis), the UK and Russia. The countries are very different but the people are very similar if you let look beneath the surface. Everyone is looking for a better life with love and happiness.
Ultimately, what makes it all work is what William has done in the movie. We need to make an effort, whether in life or in love, to rise above the walls separating us, perceived or real.
As for the individual characters, Wendy has indeed become quite a fox. If I were Xaiver, I am not sure I would be that interested in Celia. Your mileage may vary, of course. :) Cheers, and enjoy the movie.