

Twenty-year old Adolphe finds himself drawn irresistibly to Ellénore, a married woman who is ten years his senior. Although she initially repels her young suitor’s unwanted advances, Ellénore soon yields to his charms and the two embark on a passionate love affair.
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Cast

Isabelle Adjani
Ellénore

Stanislas Merhar
Adolphe

Isild Le Besco
La lingère

Jean Yanne
The Count

Romain Duris
D'Erfeuil
Gabriel-Kane Day-Lewis
Le fils d'Ellénore

François Chattot
L'ambassadeur

Maryline Even
Housemaid

Jean-Louis Richard
Mr. d'Arbigny

Jean-Marc Stehlé
Adolphe's Father

Anne Suarez
Mrs. d'Arbigny
Bernard Ballet
Le préfet
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