Belly's time in Paris, as depicted in "The Summer I Turned Pretty," spans a significant arc including her initial arrival, searching for her backpack, settling into Parisian life, and a year-long study-abroad program. The actual on-screen chase for her backpack in Paris is about 2 minutes and 30 seconds, but chronologically it represents a substantial portion of her first day there. Overall, Belly's stay and the storyline in Paris cover about a year during her study abroad, where she grows personally and romantically, with key scenes showing her living and experiencing life deeply in the city.
To summarize:
- The backpack chase scene in Paris is around 2.5 minutes on screen but covers a large chunk of her first day.
- Belly enrolls in a one-year study abroad program in Paris.
- The story covers her evolving life in Paris over several months, including learning French, experiencing new relationships, and gaining independence.
- The timeline includes her reunion with Conrad and personal growth throughout the year.
Thus, Belly was in Paris for approximately one year in the narrative.
