First Desires (1983)

Caroline, Hélène, and Dorothée, three teenage friends, embark on a seemingly innocent summer vacation by the sea, only to find themselves swept into a whirlwind of romantic escapades on an enchanting island. Following a tempestuous storm that scatters them across the island, each girl embarks on a journey of self-discovery and love in the most unexpected of places. After waking up alone and disoriented in a humble seaside hut, Caroline is drawn to the enigmatic allure of a nearby villa, where a young woman graces a piano, her melodies echoing across the island. Despite being saved by Etienne, a local boy who is undeniably smitten with her, Caroline is captivated by the villa's inhabitants, Jordan and his wife, Julia. As Caroline gets entangled in the complex dynamics of the couple, her friends, Hélène and Dorothée, navigate their own romantic entanglements with Max and Raoul, two local boys who are equally intrigued by the girls. The trio's unexpected adventure is further complicated when they learn the next boat to the mainland won't arrive until the following day. Stranded and penniless, they reluctantly accept the local boys' invitation to stay longer. As the girls weave their way through the island's tapestry of love, friendship, and tragedy, their vacation evolves into a transformative journey that tests their bonds and their hearts. As the island unveils its secrets, the girls are swept into a torrent of emotions and decisions that will forever change their lives. Their once tranquil seaside vacation spirals into an intricate web of desire, heartbreak, and redemption, as their idyllic island getaway morphs into a poignant tale of first desires, love found and lost, and the power of friendship in the face of adversity.

First Desires is a drama movie featuring Monica Broeke and directed by David Hamilton.

First Desires is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.