Simple and charming. Set in France during the 1950's, Populaire follows Rose, a spritley 21 year old, looking for a better life; and so she applies for a secretary
job in Normandy. Her typing skills persuade her employer to keep her on
and he begins entering her into speed typing competitions. 
Filled with candy colours and flouncy dresses, this thoughtfully
charming debut will sweep you off your feet, with its witty and
interesting characters. Deborah Francis as Rose is adorably likeable,
with her ditziness and ambition. As her talent increases throughout
participating in the competitions, she finds herself in New York with
the whole world at her feet, yet she's missing the man who helped her
get there. She falls for her boss, Louis, almost instantly but his only
desire is to unleash her full potential, as he finally begins to
reciprocate her feelings, Rose is already fed up of trying to catch his
attention in other ways.With a glowing cast and a classic Hollywood picture style, Populaire is both, amusing and touching.
A lighthearted romantic comedy that will leave you smiling.
