Overview
1947. On a beach, Madeleine, a waitress in a hotel restaurant, mother of a little boy, meets François, a rich and cultivated student. The force of attraction that pushes them towards each other is commensurate with the secrecy that each carries. If we know what Madeleine wants to leave behind by following this young man, we discover over time, what François is desperately trying to flee by mixing Madeleine's fate with his.
Director and cast
- Anaïs Demoustier as Madeleine
- Vincent Lacoste as François
- Morgan Bailey as Jimmy
- Hélios Karyo as Daniel (5 ans)
- Josse Capet as Daniel (10 ans)
- Paul Beaurepaire as Daniel (18 ans)
- Margot Ringard Oldra as Jeanne (7-8 ans)
- Ambre Gollut as Marthe
- Luc Bataini as Maître d'hôtel Beaurivage
- Virginie Tardy as Patronne Beaurivage
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