Sophia's brother who shares an apartment with her. He reconnects with Eloïse, a doctor, after a chance encounter at her abortion appointment. As their relationship deepens, he facilitates dinners that introduce Sophia to Eloïse's social circle, ultimately becoming the emotional anchor of the sibling dynamic that Eloïse later analyzes.
Cédric is a 42-year-old engineer and new father whose drunken on-camera kiss of reporter Chantal causes a viral scandal and the suspension of his job. Left caring for his baby while Nadine hides in a motel, he works with Jean-Michel on an apology book and struggles to confront his misogynistic behavior.
Mathieu is Chloé's partner and the father of their infant son, whose death has left the couple in grief. He tries to keep their life moving while guarding his own feelings, explains Chloé's distress to Gosselin and Brodeur, and talks her down when she points a revolver at him. He later refers her to the nursery-monitor recording.
Jean-François is the father of Isabelle’s younger children, Emma and Jules. He invites them to spend the holiday in New York City with him and his new wife, Mylène, a plan that contributes to Isabelle’s fear of being left alone at Christmas.
Patrick Hivon has 27 screen credits in a career dating back to 2000. Signature works include Peak Everything, A Brother’s Love, Il était une fois... les Contes pour tous. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
