Martin Sauvagnac is the illegitimate son of Victor Sauvagnac and the central figure of the story. Rejected by his father, he later becomes a successful model but suffers an emotional collapse, confesses that he caused Victor Sauvagnac’s death, and accepts imprisonment. His troubled relationship with Alice drives the main romantic and psychological narrative.
A military pilot and devoted father serving abroad. His brief leave brings warmth and hospitality to the household. His sudden death in a mission shatters his family, triggering Marianne's depression and catalyzing the profound bond between Damien and Thomas, serving as the central emotional catalyst for the story's second half.
Pierre is a young mechanic Sophie meets at a car repair garage in Marseille. He lends her his car, then meets her again that night; they spend an evening together in a bar, drawn to the ease of not knowing each other. The following night, Sophie joins him and his friends to go dancing.
A wandering knight accompanied by a lion, he searches for Demoiselle, who is held at the giant’s castle. He challenges the giant to win her freedom but is gravely endangered and dies. His words persist after his death and restore him to life; he reunites with his friends, and Pénélope plans to marry him.
Alice's ex-husband and Vicky's father. Picks up his daughter after Alice abandons her during a swimming trip.
Luc is Tess’s husband, struggling after a shooting and a period of depression. Hugues suspects he may be connected to the crimes, but Tess insists he is incapable of murder. Their relationship breaks down when Luc leaves her by text, disappears, and later refuses an offer to help eliminate oppressive people and take another man’s place.
Edouard is sent to collect Victoria from school and initially fails to recognize her because she is Black; he apologizes, and his family welcomes her. Years later, Victoria introduces him to her daughter. He accepts that he is her father and embraces her after their relationship is confirmed.
Alexis Loret has 39 screen credits in a career dating back to 1990. Signature works include Every Night, Unleaded, Alice and Martin. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
