A brilliant man from a wealthy bourgeois family who has a passionate affair with Rachel but refuses to marry her or acknowledge their daughter initially. He later agrees to give Chantal his surname while maintaining a cynical, amoral relationship with Rachel. Accused of prolonged sexual abuse of Chantal and exhibiting controlling behavior, he eventually suffers from Alzheimer's disease before passing away.
A deep, enduring romantic history that spans decades despite separation and class barriers.
Franck represents the moral truth that exposes Philippe's predatory behavior and breaks his secrecy.
Both men occupy significant roles in Rachel's life at different stages, representing contrasting life paths.
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