Suddenly

Ben and Laura, a passionate but volatile couple, decide to sail around the world as a way to reset their relationship after a period of strain. The plan quickly turns serious when they spot a remote, uninhabited island off Chile and pull in closer to inspect it. A violent squall hits, forcing them to seek shelter in an abandoned whaling station for the night. When dawn comes, they discover their boat has vanished and they have no way to call for help. Stranded with dwindling supplies, a creeping cold and a winter they are unprepared for, they must rely on each other to survive.

Directed by Thomas Bidegain, the film reworks ideas from Isabelle Autissier and Valentine Monteil into a tense two-hander. Made with a budget of about 22.8 million, it stars Gilles Lellouche and Mélanie Thierry.

Critics note the lean, character driven approach that relies on the actors to carry the tension. The survival situation exposes how fear, miscommunication and proximity corrode trust, while moments of tenderness complicate what it means to choose safety over pride.

The movie leans toward a contained realism that may appeal to fans of intimate thrillers rather than spectacle. Its stark setting and the couple dynamic offer a grim meditation on endurance and the cost of closeness.