Hélène is a literature professor and divorced mother living in the Paris suburbs with her preteen son, Paul. She begins an intense affair with Alexandre and becomes increasingly obsessed when he remains distant and unavailable. Her fixation damages her parenting and work, but she later appears to regain control of her life.
She travels with Michal as the acid rain crisis escalates. Together they follow a car toward a stable, struggle through blocked roads and fields, and search for shelter and Selma.
A dedicated social worker and psychologist at the shelter who focuses on trauma counseling and long-term rehabilitation for residents. She bridges clinical care with grassroots activism.
Paula is the film's central character, recently returned from Mexico and struggling without money, work, or reliable support. After Joachim locks her out, she improvises through a nanny job and lingerie-store work, reconnects with her mother, becomes pregnant by Joachim, and ultimately chooses an abortion.
Lætitia is the central caregiver trying to manage Liv and Jeane amid domestic chaos. She organizes their routines, prepares to leave for work, and becomes locked in a hostile dispute with Vincent, whose presence she says frightens the children. Her personal turmoil continues during the political rally and its aftermath.
Aymeric's partner and Jim's mother. She works as a nurse and raises Jim with Aymeric, but later moves away with Christophe and Jim, ultimately cutting off Aymeric's contact with his son.
An eccentric young woman who agrees to pose as Gaspard's girlfriend, providing companionship and a safe buffer during the tense family wedding.
Betty is Olivier's sister. As he struggles to care for his children while managing work and their mother's absence, he turns to Betty and his mother for help. The summary does not specify what help Betty provides, but places her among the family members Olivier seeks support from during this difficult period.
Supporting adult figure, likely a teacher or social worker. Observes Théo's situation and may offer external perspective or intervention.
Laetitia is a stand-up comedian who is currently unemployed and reconnects with Thomas after a long time apart. She speaks candidly about her intense attachments and a painful recent breakup, visits his family home, and encourages his artistic work. Their intimacy remains awkward and unresolved when she leaves to meet an acquaintance nearby.
Laetitia Dosch has 52 screen credits in a career dating back to 1988. Signature works include Simple Passion, Acid, A Place for Her. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
