A newly assigned police officer in the anti-crime brigade who serves as the moral center of the squad. He struggles with his colleagues' abuse of power and attempts to navigate the ethical dilemmas of police brutality and community tension.
Léo is a struggling filmmaker whose life changes after he becomes attached to Marie and her rural household. He remains present during the difficult birth of their baby, then struggles to write, find money, and care for his son. His worsening relationship with Marie and confrontations involving Jean-Louis leave him facing poverty and isolation.
At a public fencing exhibition in Paris, Massat presents Clément and Gustavo as celebrated masters. After feeling humiliated by Clément’s behavior, he uses his newspaper to shape public reputations. He attacks Marie-Rose’s arguments about women with misogynistic insults, then becomes the opponent in the duel she demands.
A reclusive sheep farmer who has a brief affair with Alice. He discovers Evelyne's dead body behind his farmhouse and hides it inside a hay maze. Overwhelmed by hallucinations and guilt over his mother's death, he becomes unstable. After shooting his dog for finding the corpse, he buries the body in a remote sinkhole and commits suicide by jumping in after it.
Albert is a grieving father whose eight-year-old daughter has been murdered. Convinced that members of the Minard Foundation are concealing the truth, he questions former insiders and pursues the investigation with Sayoko. He eventually confronts Guerin and Christian, but realizes he has been manipulated and drawn into a dangerous trap.
The central character, whose increasingly impulsive and erratic behavior develops into a serious manic episode. He pursues an ambitious painting project, refuses lithium, endangers himself and others, returns to the hospital, and later struggles to resume family life.
Franck is Meriem's husband, a Roma scrap dealer and father of five who lives with his family in a caravan. After unknowingly helping resell stolen scrap metal, he loses his work van and faces theft charges. He later asks Julien to help arrange for Anna and Julien to raise the unborn child in exchange for financial help.
Le lieutenant is the military authority within the French group of returning soldiers. His presence represents the chain of command and the restoration of discipline during the Cyprus stopover, as the unit moves between therapy, personal conflict, and the final organized departure for Paris.
A new police officer transferred from Poitiers, nicknamed 'Pento'. Initially troubled by his colleagues' aggressive tactics, he ultimately shoots a defenseless teenager under intense peer pressure, later expressing remorse.
A worker at the construction site, Vincent is assigned to dig out and rebuild concrete damaged by RAG, even as cracking and collapsing continue. He tries to earn Marc's confidence and learn what is happening, while concealing Saïd's contact with inspectors. Caught between management and the laborers, he ultimately appears with the workers as Saïd organizes a protest.
Louis is Yvonne's colleague and is in love with her. He persuades her not to expose the truth about Antoine's wrongful imprisonment, later distracts her with a fake suspect chase, and eventually cares for Yvonne's son while she is imprisoned. His loyalty contrasts with Yvonne's increasingly risky attachment to Antoine.
Pierre / François shelters Claire after finding her soaking wet and in serious trouble. He removes her wet clothes, tries to care for her during an asthma attack, and admits he accidentally killed a woman while hunting a wild boar. He refuses police involvement because he fears returning to prison.
Damien Bonnard has 82 screen credits in a career dating back to 2009. Signature works include Dunkirk, The Hunt, Les Misérables. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
