I'll Be Gone in June

Plot

In 2001, Franny, a 16-year-old exchange student from Germany, arrives in the sleepy desert town of Las Cruces, New Mexico. Far from home, Franny struggles through awkward school days, stifling heat, and restless nights until she meets Elliott, a boy whose quiet sadness mirrors her own. As America reels from 9/11, something resonates within Franny and an unexpected tenderness begins to bloom.

About I'll Be Gone in June

I'll Be Gone in June is a 2026 drama, coming-of-age road movie written and directed by Katharina Rivilis, in her directorial debut. It stars Naomi Cosma as Franny, a German exchange student navigating life in New Mexico. The film had its world premiere in the Un Certain Regard section of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival on 17 May, where it was nominated for the Caméra d'Or.

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