A modest office worker who raises her daughter Chantal alone after her lover Philippe abandons her for a wealthy woman. She endures Philippe's continued sexual demands and moral ambiguity while fighting for her daughter's legal rights. Later married to Alain, she suffers decades of psychological manipulation and abuse from Philippe, eventually estranging from her angry daughter before finally reconciling and confronting their shared trauma.
A deep, enduring romantic history that spans decades despite separation and class barriers.
Franck serves as a discreet ally who shares sensitive, protective information with Rachel.
Alain becomes Rachel's husband during her later years, providing a stable domestic partnership.
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