The Prodigal Daughter

The Prodigal Daughter

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The Prodigal Daughter

1981

1h 35m

7.2(47 votes)

Drama

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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Gaumont

Cast & Crew

6 members

Acting

Jane Birkin

Anne

Jane Birkin

Acting

Michel Piccoli

Le père

Michel Piccoli

Acting

Natasha Parry

La mère

Natasha Parry

Acting

Eva Renzi

La fiancée

Eva Renzi

Acting

Audrey Matson

La soeur

No Image

Directing

René Féret

Le mari

René Féret

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