A sexually open woman Bruno meets at a hippie camp after his divorce. Despite their initially open relationship, Bruno falls in love with her. During a visit to a swing club, she collapses due to a chronic illness and becomes permanently paralyzed. After insisting Bruno take time to consider their future, she commits suicide. She later appears in Bruno's hallucinations in the hospital, reassuring him about her death.
Christiane becomes the emotional anchor for Bruno, defining his romantic focus.
Their parallel suffering highlights the film's themes of physical and emotional vulnerability.
They are loosely connected through Bruno's life and Michael's familial ties.
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