Kurys, at the time a disillusioned actress-writer who reportedly had never held any kind of camera before, showed a remarkable assurance visually and rhythmically when mixing the serious with the playful.

Peppermint Soda feels timeless and relatable while also specific to its era - Kurys herself was between Anne's and Frédérique's ages in the years the film takes place.

Although a respectable and occasionally beguilling first feature, "Peppermint Soda" lacks a certain fizz and staying power.

This colorful film is for anyone whose grown apart from their sibling and knows just how bittersweet that connection will always be.