Synopsis

Ariane, Bérénice, Colin, Maude and Farid are five twenty-somethings from different parts of the world. Their studies, dreams and desire for freedom bring them to Montreal, where they share an apartment — a home port where they can drop anchor. Libre dès maintenant is a coming-of-age story that follows their hopes and aspirations as their friendship is tested, strengthened and ultimately confirmed.

Putting off the hard questions of life through jokes, banter and deflection, they’re united by comedy — the force that binds them, even as it drives them apart. Their humour, by turns sharp, playful and self-deprecating, lends authenticity and magic to their interactions even as it keeps the truth at arm’s length. It’s also their way of showing their love for each other, since they aren’t yet brave enough to say it out loud.

Through their various challenges, obstacles, joys, sorrows and shared discoveries, our protagonists begin to understand who they want to be, what they want to do and what they hope to achieve — all under the shadow of the tragedy that keeps them united.