Dr. Rozier is the doctor who attends Simon after his seizure and declares him dead. Simon's unexpected return to life follows this declaration, making the doctor's judgment a crucial event in the couple's experience and in Elisabeth's later struggle to understand what happened.
Jean is the captain of L'Atalante and Juliette's husband. His jealousy and frustration with her desire for Parisian nightlife lead him to leave her behind, causing their separation. Regretting his actions, he falls into depression, tries to find her through a folk tale about water, and welcomes her return.
The physician who treats Bertrand for gonorrhea. He notes with amusement that Bertrand cannot identify the source of his infection after multiple recent encounters.
A recurring symbolic figure walking his goat through Boulogne. He serves as a visual motif representing memory, the past, and the inescapable weight of time.
Laurence’s father is seriously ill and is expected to return to the hospital during her week away. His condition, together with the unhappy relationship between Laurence’s parents, contributes to Laurence’s anxiety about family, parenthood, and the future. Though he does not drive the central action directly, his illness weighs heavily on her emotional uncertainty.
A young student who appears in the film's social tapestry, illustrating the broader Parisian milieu beyond the Lestingois household.
Clerk or administrative worker in legal setting.
Jean Dasté has 40 screen credits in a career dating back to 1932. Their work is anchored in the Maigret (Albert Préjean) universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Les jours gris, Life Is Ours, Zero for Conduct. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
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