While convalescing at a health retreat, a sensitive and sexually curious teenage boy explores his identity, with a little help from his doting mother. The tender direction belies the film's provocative sexual themes, which caused it to be almost banned in France upon its release.

14-year-old Laurent, like most boys his age, has an avid interest in sex -- but he has never had the chance to experience the real thing. Instead, he remains wrapped up in family problems, including his mother's unhappiness with her marriage. Then a serious illness sends him to a spa for a period of recovery, and he finally receives a tender and loving sexual initiation... with a most unexpected partner.

Academy Award Nominations: Best (Original) Story and Screenplay.

DVD Features:

Keep Case
Widescreen - 1.85
Audio:
Dolby Digital Mono - French
Subtitles - English - Optional

Benoit Ferreux: French Actor
Daniel Gelin: French Actor
Corinne Kersten: 
Jacqueline Chauveau: 
Lea Massari: Italian Actress

Louis Malle: Director, ATLANTIC CITY

"...Elegant detail, sharp observation, perfect performances..."
"The feral, sexually vital quality of Massari's great performance goes a long way towards explaining her character's sons."