A school nurse who observes aspects of Blanche’s growing exhaustion and isolation.
The sister of auto thief Jimmy and the lover of both Alex and Marie. Coerced into a railway heist that results in her boyfriend's death, she suffers severe trauma and suicide attempts. After being hospitalized and disappearing, she vanishes from the police radar, rebuilding her life quietly in Marseille while working at a bookshop.
A resident of the estate who experiences unrequited love. She encounters Thomas, who poses as an illicit art dealer, and sleeps with him to help him search for a hidden key. Claude spies on Cécile, witnesses news of the boyfriend’s arrest, and later joins the group in staging a mock trial and attempting to rehearse a play.
Ida is an adopted woman who sings about having no family or boyfriend but having ideas. She later expresses distress about not knowing her biological parents, despite being loved and raised by her adoptive parents. Her search for inherited features and identity forms a personal thread alongside Louise's story.
Ariane is connected to Martin's existing family life. During the holiday, Claire urges Martin to consider Ariane and the family he already has while questioning his closeness with Constance. The summary does not provide further details about Ariane's actions or her role in the events.
François's mother, Ms. Touraine, helps him continue studying piano after the family's finances collapse and their home is sold. While Thérèse is sent to the country, she makes a new home with François. Later, when he is in danger under the occupation, she hides him in the village and warns him not to go out or play.
Marianne is a widow who cared for her husband through his fatal illness and is drawn to caring for people who are unwell. She helps Olivier work on standing and walking after his medical crisis, and the two grow close. Their closeness prompts arguments over whether her feelings are genuine or shaped by grief and guilt.
Laurence Côte has 52 screen credits in a career dating back to 1987. Signature works include Rascals, Quand les anges s'en mêlent, Transatlantique. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
