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Along with the charismatic onscreen presence of Shaffeeullah, Lalla, and Dionne, I thoroughly enjoyed the meandering, "young woman in the city trying to figure out her next move" vibe of this film. The tone and dialogue reminded me of the work of Linklater, Gerwig, and (especially) Claudia Weill's "Girlfriends". As a Montrealer, I thought the director really managed to capture the spirit of that particular neighbourhood and its inhabitants. Highly recommended if you want to spend time with realistic characters who are struggling to find their way in the literally (Montreal winter!) and often figuratively harsh creative world while trying to pay their bills, take care of themselves, and those they love.