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The Prodigal Daughter

The Prodigal Daughter

1981•1h 35m•7.0/10
Drama

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7.0/10(49)

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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Production

Gaumont

Language

FR

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Jane Birkin

Jane Birkin

Anne

Michel Piccoli

Michel Piccoli

Le père

Natasha Parry

Natasha Parry

La mère

Eva Renzi

Eva Renzi

La fiancée

Audrey Matson

La soeur

René Féret

René Féret

Le mari

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