Rémi is a struggling pianist who gives lessons to support himself after losing his wife and apartment. He becomes emotionally and sexually involved with his teenage stepdaughter Marion, despite initially resisting her advances, then later pursues Charlotte, a skilled pianist, as Marion leaves him in distress.
Pierrot is Jean-Claude's partner in the criminal journey. After being shot in the groin during a car theft, he forces a doctor to treat him, fears impotence, and participates in repeated assaults, robberies, car thefts, and escapes. His sexual anxieties and dependence on Jean-Claude repeatedly shape their actions.
Paul Kerjean is a reporter at La Tribune who investigates an anonymous warning about JBL and a missing fortune. He questions witnesses, traces links to GTI, studies Walter's photographs, and obtains a dangerous dossier, gradually discovering that JBL's death was engineered as part of a wider corporate operation.
A neighbor and friend who reluctantly joins Raoul in sharing Solange's bed to cure her depression. Enjoys Mozart and Pocket Books. Works at the summer camp and later participates in kidnapping Christian, ultimately serving a six-month prison sentence alongside Raoul.
Marco Maffei is an unsure young man who arrives by boat on Lake Maggiore after avoiding military service in Switzerland. He becomes close to Orimbelli and falls for Matilde, later helping reveal Orimbelli's involvement in Cleofe's death. Disillusioned by Matilde's betrayal, Marco finally leaves her behind on his boat.
Inspector Lefèvre is Commissioner Verjeat’s young, inexperienced, and cynical associate in Rouen. Although the two detectives initially dislike each other, their relationship changes as they work together against Antoine Portor and Pierre Lardatte. Lefèvre assists Verjeat in devising a complicated scheme to delay the transfer and continue the investigation.
Serge is a university academic who believes he has won Carol's affection. He abandons his wife by telephone and travels with Carol to Barcelona, where he is expected to give a conference at the university. His sudden departure angers both his wife and his brother.
Judge Fayard is the central investigator and judicial lead. He orders an industrial arrest, challenges warnings that he is exceeding his authority, and pursues links between a murder, organized violence, and political and business interests. He questions the official story, presses for José Bouvines's testimony, and exposes Monsieur Paul's hidden identity.
A camper whose relationship with Philippe becomes increasingly awkward as the story progresses. During a storm and power failure, Marc asks Philippe for candles so the boys can continue their poker game; later, he returns them and asks where to leave them. Their brief exchange is unresolved, reflecting the growing tension between them.
Patrick Dewaere has 47 screen credits in a career dating back to 1951. Signature works include Beau Pere, Going Places, A Thousand Billion Dollars. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
