Alain — One Stays, the Other Leaves Character Profile

About Alain

Daniel's long-time friend who struggles to balance his marriage to Fanny with a secret affair with Farida. After a depressive episode and specialized treatment, he chooses his wife and rebuilds his marriage.

Character Facts

Played by

Pierre Arditi

Appears in

One Stays, the Other Leaves (2005)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (3)

• Alain — Family Husband — Fanny (Nathalie Baye)

  Married couple facing infidelity crisis.

• Alain — Romantic Lover — Farida (Aïssa Maïga)

  Secret extramarital affair driving Alain's internal conflict.

• Alain — Social Friend — Daniel (Daniel Auteuil)

  Decades-long friendship tested by parallel midlife crises.

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