At the end of the 19th century, an orphan comes to live with her aunt and uncle in Normandy. The girl is taken in not only out of philanthropy, but because she has a large inheritance that is held in trust. The child grows up and is attracted to her cousin, an underachieving airhead, whom she later helps out of financial difficulties as a young woman. After her aunt's death, she takes over the household and helps the family financially. The planned marriage to her cousin fails when a rival appears. This is the story of a selfless woman who, despite her disappointments and low lives, refuses to let them take the joy out of life.
Cast
Crew
Jean-Pierre Améris
Director, Writer
Murielle Magellan
Writer
Émile Zola
Novel
Jacqueline Mariani
Editor
Gérard Simon
Director of Photography
Denis Carot
Producer
Sophie Révil
Producer
Tatiana Vialle
Casting
Claire Gerard-Hirne
Costume Design
Franck Mendoche
Hairstylist
Simon Maggie
Makeup Artist
Pascaline Pitiot
Assistant Art Director
Stéphane Moucha
Original Music Composer
William Mordos
Set Decoration
