A former philosophy teacher and Sandra's father. He is diagnosed with Benson's syndrome, a neurodegenerative disease that severely impacts his cognition, vision, and memory. As his condition deteriorates, he experiences hallucinations and eventually fails to recognize his family. His unpublished autobiography manuscript and his long-term relationship with Leila are central to the film's narrative.
Catherine's son, whom she schemes to place on the throne. He is proclaimed King of France as Henry III.
Architect who committed murders as human sacrifice. Trapped in a central shaft for decades, he manipulates Sam into killing him to complete his entombment in cement.
Pierre is Marion's former lover, encountered again on the beach during her vacation with Pauline. He still loves Marion, though he believes love develops cautiously rather than instantly. He warns Marion about Henri, helps Pauline search for Sylvain, and later fights with Sylvain over Pauline.
Marcel’s friend and Gilberte’s husband who serves in the military during the war. Initially involved in a spy scandal and rumored to have kept a mistress, he is later revealed to have died bravely in combat. His funeral brings together various characters, serving as a pivotal emotional anchor in the narrative.
A middle-aged comic book artist trapped in a creative block and an unhappy marriage. After missing his train and wandering through his rural hometown, he visits his mother's grave and faints, which triggers his journey back to 1967. His adult perspective and foreknowledge drive his attempts to change the past, and he eventually returns to his present family life with a renewed sense of acceptance.
Clève is a middle-aged children's book publisher whose struggling company is acquired by Rupert MacRoi. He falls in love with Clélia, breaks his engagement, marries her, and becomes increasingly suspicious of her connection with Némo. After separating from Clélia, he dies following a fall while trying to return her wedding ring.
A conspirator leveraging his connection to Fleurette to target Urbain's concealed gold bars.
Mayor of Saint-Juire-Champgillon and ambitious socialist politician. He secures a state grant to build a sports and media centre to boost his national career, despite spending much time in Paris with his mistress. The project ultimately becomes unviable after a survey reveals a dropping water table.
Alain is a lawyer whose unstable relationship with Laurence is divided between affection, rivalry, sexual attraction, and fear of commitment. He resents Laurence's professional control, handles a violent criminal case, and becomes involved with Babette while still wanting Laurence, creating emotional damage through his refusal to choose.
Dominique is Violette’s father and a source of family trauma. The story specifically evokes the abuse he inflicted, making him part of the painful history Violette confronts through her camera. His role is connected to the destructive parental environment surrounding Violette, Lola, Paul, and the sisters.
Vincent is a young Swiss working as a night watchman at the Villa Mauresque, where he seeks refuge. He is seriously ill but can speak of his condition only through metaphor, as if naming it were forbidden. His companionship with Sandra helps him regain his taste for living, but she eventually leaves him after a disastrous experience.
Pascal Greggory has 94 screen credits in a career dating back to 1975. Their work is anchored in the Neptunes Thunder universe with 1 titles. Signature works include One Fine Morning, La Vie en Rose, The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
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