A wealthy man and friend of Pierre Louÿs who also falls in love with Marie de Régnier. Marie marries him primarily to pay off her father's debts and elevate her social standing. He serves as the stable, conventional counterpart to Pierre's bohemian lifestyle. By the film's end, he reconciles with Pierre and accepts Marie's unconventional polyamorous arrangement, remaining married to her.
A professional conductor facing a bone-marrow transplant crisis and the revelation that he was adopted. He searches for his biological family, discovers Jimmy as his brother, and helps Jimmy develop as a musician and conductor.
M. Thénardier is a member of the family that mistreats Cosette before Valjean takes responsibility for her. His place in the Thénardier household links him to the hardship Cosette faces and to Valjean’s promise to the dying Fantine to save and care for her daughter. The summary does not describe his individual actions.
Antoine Mandeville develops an intimate relationship with Madeleine Pastor, then abruptly leaves, deepening an emotional wound she struggles to overcome. When he returns and asks to resume the relationship, she refuses, saying his departure caused lasting pain and that seeing him has become unbearable.
The protagonist, whose relationship crisis, anxiety, jealousy, and failed wedding speech drive the narrative.
The Duke of Chamfort employs Pierre Manceron as his master cook but dismisses him after the nobles reject Pierre's potato pastry. He later becomes the target of Louise's revenge and is publicly humiliated when Pierre serves him at the inn among common guests. His flight coincides with the growing revolutionary mood.
The demanding and egocentric groom whose wedding Max is staging. His high standards and difficult nature contribute significantly to the professional stress Max faces.
Julien is a lawyer and Anna's partner, and they are unable to have children. He successfully defends Franck in court, securing a suspended sentence, but loses his license. Franck later visits his office to propose that Anna and Julien become parents to the unborn child.
A skinny, rigid man with Asperger's syndrome who refuses medical treatment and physical contact. He is a genius observer and calculator who uses a laptop to analyze his surroundings, moves in with Louise, and uses his scientific skills to rescue her from financial ruin despite facing psychiatric hospitalization.
Supporting member of the Blast FM radio crew. Participates in the road trip initiative to reconnect with listeners.
Félix is Raphaël's best friend and the person who helps him investigate the unfamiliar parallel world. He supports Raphaël as he learns what happened to his alternate life and assists him in reaching Olivia, making him an important ally in Raphaël's attempt to understand and reverse the changed reality.
A 30-year-old son currently focused on his romantic pursuit of Sarah.
Benjamin Lavernhe has 51 screen credits in a career dating back to 2012. Signature works include The Marching Band, Curiosa, Jeanne du Barry. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
