Before Sunset follows Jesse and Celine as they reconnect in Paris nine years after their romantic overnight encounter in Vienna, with Jesse now a successful author on a book tour. Walking through the city's streets and cafes, the two engage in deeply intimate conversation, confronting regret, lost time, and lingering feelings. The film builds to a beautifully ambiguous ending that left audiences worldwide breathless and debating its meaning.
Jesse has until his flight, and Céline walks him through Paris in what feels like one continuous real-time conversation. The most romantic ticking clock in cinema.