What Happens at the End of My Golden Days?

Paul is preparing to leave Tajikistan, while thinking back on his adolescent years. His childhood, his mother's madness, the parties, the trip to the USSR where he lost his virginity, the friend who betrayed him and the love of his life.

Arnaud Desplechin's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Quentin Dolmaire (Young Paul Dédalus)'s journey. His childhood, his mother's madness, the parties, the trip to the USSR where he lost his virginity, the friend who betrayed him and the love of his life.

As part of the The Paul Dédalus Collection, the ending carries additional weight for fans following the franchise.

How Does Quentin Dolmaire (Young Paul Dédalus)'s Story End?

• Quentin Dolmaire: Quentin Dolmaire's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
• Lou Roy-Lecollinet (Esther): Lou Roy-Lecollinet's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
• Mathieu Amalric (Paul Dédalus): Mathieu Amalric's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of My Golden Days Mean?

My Golden Days's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Quentin Dolmaire may feel rushed. Arnaud Desplechin's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.