A penniless struggling actress who shares an attic flat with Pauline Mauléon. After resisting Mr Montferrand’s attempted rape, she is suspected of his murder and accepts a self-defence strategy. Her courtroom performance brings acquittal, fame, and a leading role, while her relationship with André Bonnard drives the later marriage plot.
A young waitress who falls deeply in love with Evelyne during a passionate affair. When Evelyne abruptly ends their relationship and offers money, Marion pursues her to the countryside. She hides at a campsite, where she is mistakenly confronted by Michel, who confuses her with his online scammer. Her presence and the resulting misunderstandings indirectly trigger violent events.
The narrative’s central figure. She marries despite fears of rejection, helps run the cafe, publicly embraces her beard, and gains independence through performing and speaking openly about public scrutiny. A medical examination confirms she is a woman but reveals that she cannot bear children, intensifying her conflict with her husband.
Claude is connected to the art world and remains closely tied to Mathias, Pierre, and Simon. She urges Mathias to attend the gathering, while their conversations reveal a former relationship and unresolved intimacy. Claude chose Pierre, may have faced uncertainty about Simon’s origins, and later grieves Pierre while remaining with Simon.
Colette lives with her family at Military Base 181 and provides the story's emotional center. She misses the familiar life she left behind, worries about Bernard Huissens becoming distant, and is drawn into conflict when the children and the crocodiles create complaints. Her perspective links daily routine with homesickness and fear of losing the past.
Rosa is a young French woman engaged to Mr. Rupè, whose abuse drives her to kill him when he attacks her and threatens Santino. She flees with Santino, falls in love with him, and after his death carries his severed head while pursuing his promised reward and her dream of reaching America.
Amy is a cheerful, mysterious 22-year-old babysitter hired by Cédric. She calms Nadine during a panic attack, gives her unusual gifts, and adopts a French maid role as a form of personal service. Her intimate bond with Nadine becomes central to the household's emotional transformation before she quietly disappears.
Joss is Tom’s mother, raising him while trying to build a future beyond the choices she made in the past. She works at a greenhouse, hopes to train as a caregiver, and begins assisting Madeleine with daily life and medicines. She confronts Samy over his abandonment and allows him to see Tom only for their son’s sake.
Nadia Tereszkiewicz has 30 screen credits in a career dating back to 2016. Signature works include The Crime Is Mine, Forever Young, Rosalie. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
