Quartile rating: 6.5/10 · 1 rating
Rémy and Mélanie live next door to each other in Paris but have never met. The two thirty-year-old Parisians search for connections online, but never have much success. Falling deeper into loneliness and depression, both decide to start attending regular therapy. With the help of their therapists, they uncover the real roots of their issues, and find that the connection they were both searching for is much closer than they thought.
Someone, Somewhere is a quietly observed French drama about urban loneliness that benefits from naturalistic performances and a warm, low-key Parisian atmosphere. The cinematography is competent but unremarkable — pleasant street-level visuals without strong visual identity. The plot follows a well-worn template of two lonely souls destined to meet, and the therapy-as-catalyst device feels familiar rather than inventive, giving Novelty a low score. The ending, while emotionally satisfying in a gentle way, is telegraphed early and resolves too neatly, undercutting the film's more honest depictions of depression and social anxiety. Acting is solid and believable across the board, carrying the film through its quieter stretches, but nothing transcends into exceptional territory.