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On an isolated island in Brittany at the end of the eighteenth century, a female painter is obliged to paint a wedding portrait of a young woman.


8-year-old Vicky has a mysterious gift: she can recreate any scent she comes across, even that of her beloved mother Joanne. When her estranged aunt Julia suddenly returns to town, the invocation of her fragrance plunges the young girl back in time to unravel a past replete with family secrets.

Adèle Exarchopoulos
Joanne Soler

Sally Dramé
Vicky Soler

Swala Emati
Julia Soler

Moustapha Mbengue
Jimmy Soler

Daphné Patakia
Nadine

Patrick Bouchitey
Le père de Joanne

Hugo Dillon
Jeff

Antonia Buresi
La mère de famille

Noée Abita
La serveuse en rollers
Charlotte Bon Bornier
La petite fille blonde
The Five Devils is a drama, fantasy, romance film released in 2022 exploring themes of time travel, lesbian relationship, interracial relationship, woman director, scent, swimming instructor. Directed by Léa Mysius, it stars Adèle Exarchopoulos, Sally Dramé, Swala Emati. 8-year-old Vicky has a mysterious gift: she can recreate any scent she comes across, even that of her beloved mother Joanne. When her estranged aunt Julia suddenly returns to town, the invocation of her fragrance plunges the young girl back in time to unravel a past replete with family secrets.
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