Sasha, a vampire, has an existential problem: The sight of suffering humans does not make her thirsty but compassionate instead. At the tender age of 68, with her parents already at their wits’ end, her fangs are revealed for the very first time—spurred by her sympathy for suicidal Paul. He even volunteers to be “sucked dry” by Sasha, who has run out of supplies. But before she proceeds, she wants to make his final wish come true. Behind all the teenage discomfort, this French-Canadian debut feature is one of the most delightful movie romances of recent years—as well as packing a considerable bite! (tt)