Fantine remains dead after Javert’s arrest of Jean Valjean and Valjean’s subsequent escape from jail. Unlike the novel’s described public burial, her body is still on her deathbed; Valjean pays Sister Simplice to ensure that Fantine is buried properly.
Jeanne is closely involved in Mathieu Grégoire's domestic life and is the woman he admits he has never stopped loving. Although a civil wedding is approaching, she shares his dissatisfaction and cautiously helps discuss a secret escape through the forest and across the border.
Catherine is the young woman who claims to be Gabrielle's daughter and arrives seeking shelter from André. She exploits his kindness, creates conflict between André and Gérard, marries André for his wealth, and seduces Gérard to enlist him in murder. After killing Gérard, she is confronted by André and flees to Gabrielle's hotel.
Thérèse is a young provincial minor who has come to Paris from Chambéry and is pregnant. As she searches for the absent man connected with her situation, Émile drives her to various addresses and helps her seek information. She cannot bear to return to her strict father, so Émile buys her a train ticket and gives her an address for sending the money.
Louis's wife, whose shared life with him is affected by his demanding newspaper career and frequent obligations. She appears in the closing discussion about a correspondent's departure from Madrid: Walter asks whether she likes Spain, and she says she has never been there, as the newspaper considers a replacement.
Étienne's wife pursuing university studies, faces unwanted advances and marital tests.
Geneviève lives with Grégoire Duval and their children as part of the family whose constant presence he tells himself drove him to murder Catherine Nortier. The summary does not describe her taking part in the trial or learning the truth, but her place in Grégoire’s home is part of the conflict he uses to explain his crime.
Miquette is the central figure, a young woman who loves the theatre and longs to become an actress. She and Urbain confess their love, but later she tells him at the Marquis’s home that she had only been acting, leaving their feelings uncertain. She signs on for the Monchablon tour and eventually performs on stage, confidently declaring her love before an audience.
Étienne's wife pursuing university studies, faces unwanted advances and marital tests.
Florence is part of Inès’s memories of her life and the circumstances surrounding her death. Her past is discussed as the three characters reveal painful secrets, but the summary gives no further detail about what happened between her and Inès.
François’s mother tries to persuade him to seek treatment as his drug use and detachment continue. Her concern places her among the people around him who hope he will change, while François resists and says that the visions and dreams that once frightened him have become familiar. The summary provides no further outcome of her appeal.
Woman adapting to new social or economic circumstances.
Danièle Delorme has 79 screen credits in a career dating back to 1942. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Un éléphant ça trompe énormément with 2 titles. Signature works include Gigi, Belle, The Crook. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 3 universes
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