The Prodigal Daughter (1981)
Overview
A young woman in a deep depression leaves her husband and returns to her parents. She discovers her father is having an affair, becomes jealous of his mistress and tries to turn his feelings in her direction.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | fr |
| Popularity | 16.405 |
Directed By
Jacques Doillon
Crew
Jacques Doillon
Jacques Doillon
Danièle Delorme
Yves Robert
Jean-Pierre Kohut-Svelko
Dominique Besnehard
Maurice Gilbert
Jean-Pierre Lelong
Michel Vionnet
Noëlle Boisson
Pierre Lhomme
TOP CAST
Jane Birkin
Anne
Michel Piccoli
Le père
Natasha Parry
La mère
Eva Renzi
La fiancée
Audrey Matson
La soeur
René Féret
Le mari
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