

At Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris, a beautician on her way to a new job in Mexico accidentally meets a cook who is on his way back from America. Labor strikes, bad weather, and pure luck cause the two of them to share a room overnight at the airport Hilton hotel. Will their initial mutual indifference and downright hostility turn into a one night stand or perhaps something more?
Acting
Binoche and Reno's sparring — every eye-roll is earned.
Production
Pre-9/11 CDG airport as chaotic character in itself.
Writing
Thompson's co-written dialogue: sharp, sad, surprisingly tender.

Director
Danièle Thompson
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Danièle Thompson co-wrote with her son Christopher, making this a family affair of romantic dysfunction.
Shot during actual airport operations; some background travelers had no idea they were in a Binoche-Reno movie.