The Prodigal Daughter

The Prodigal Daughter

7.0IMDb Score
Released:1981-03-25
Genre:Drama
Duration:95 min
Country:France
Director:Jacques Doillon
Actors:Jane Birkin, Michel Piccoli, Natasha Parry, Eva Renzi, Audrey Matson
Production:Gaumont

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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