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The Prodigal Daughter

The Prodigal Daughter

19817.01h 35m

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.

Directed by Jacques Doillon
Written by Jacques Doillon
Produced by Danièle Delorme, Yves Robert
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Top Cast

Jane Birkin

Jane Birkin

Anne

Michel Piccoli

Michel Piccoli

Le père

Natasha Parry

Natasha Parry

La mère

Eva Renzi

Eva Renzi

La fiancée

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Audrey Matson

La soeur

René Féret

René Féret

Le mari

Themes & Keywords

depressioninfidelityjealousyparis, franceparent child relationshipromantic rivalryincestoedipus complex

About The Prodigal Daughter

The Prodigal Daughter is a drama film released in 1981 exploring themes of depression, infidelity, jealousy, paris, france, parent child relationship, romantic rivalry. Directed by Jacques Doillon, it stars Jane Birkin, Michel Piccoli, Natasha Parry. 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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