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What Are We Doing Here? 2014

★ 5.08 votes98 min📅 2014-09-15

Julie Hivon's intimate drama *What Are We Doing Here?* (2014) follows five childhood friends in their early twenties as they navigate the heady promise of new careers and boundless futures.

Director: Julie Hivon

Cast

Sophie Desmarais
Sophie Desmarais
Lily
Marie Soleil Dion
Marie Soleil Dion
Rosalie
Charles-Alexandre Dubé
Charles-Alexandre Dubé
Simon
Maxime Dumontier
Maxime Dumontier
Max
Frédéric Millaire-Zouvi
Frédéric Millaire-Zouvi
Yan
Joëlle Paré-Beaulieu
Joëlle Paré-Beaulieu
Roxanne
Guylaine Tremblay
Guylaine Tremblay
Nicole
Iannicko N'Doua
Iannicko N'Doua
Léane Labrèche-Dor
Léane Labrèche-Dor
Corine
Benoît Drouin-Germain
Benoît Drouin-Germain

Frequently Asked Questions

What is *What Are We Doing Here?* (2014) about?

This heartfelt drama centers on five close friends whose lives take a devastating turn after a sudden tragedy leaves one of them gone. As they grapple with grief, the survivors are forced to rethink their dreams and relationships in a world that no longer feels predictable.

Who directed *What Are We Doing Here?*?

Julie Hivon is the filmmaker behind this poignant exploration of youth, loss, and resilience.

Who stars in *What Are We Doing Here?*?

The film features a talented cast including Sophie Desmarais, Marie Soleil Dion, Charles-Alexandre Dubé, Maxime Dumontier, and Frédéric Millaire-Zouvi.

Is *What Are We Doing Here?* (2014) worth watching?

With its grounded performances and honest portrayal of grief, the film offers a moving experience for fans of character-driven dramas. It may be slow-paced, but its emotional weight lingers long after the credits roll.

How long is *What Are We Doing Here?*?

The runtime of *What Are We Doing Here?* is 98 minutes.

About What Are We Doing Here? (2014) — A raw, emotional drama about loss and friendship in your 20s

Julie Hivon's intimate drama *What Are We Doing Here?* (2014) follows five childhood friends in their early twenties as they navigate the heady promise of new careers and boundless futures. Their world shatters one sunlit summer afternoon when Yan, vibrant and full of potential, is killed in a sudden car crash. As grief and shock ripple through the tight-knit group, each must confront loss, purpose, and the fragile nature of life's plans. Set against the backdrop of small-town Quebec with a raw, personal touch, the film explores how love and friendship endure when the unthinkable becomes real.

Sophie Desmarais, Marie Soleil Dion, and Charles-Alexandre Dubé lead the ensemble in a story that balances tender friendship with the quiet devastation of irreversible change. Far from a melodrama, *What Are We Doing Here?* paints its emotional landscape with subtle strokes, inviting viewers to reflect on the moments that define us—and the questions we're left with when the ground shifts beneath our feet.