Paulo seems to lose himself in the life of others: at the age of 30, he is still closely attached to his protective mother and silent father; to his cold and domineering boyfriend Luis; to the lives of unknown men; to his female roles at the cabaret; and to the songs of Shirley Bassey.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Denis d'ArcangeloPaulo | Paulo |
 Orazio MassaroLuis | Luis |
 Michèle MorettiLa mère | La mère |
 Fred PersonneLe père | Le père |
| CChristian Le GallLe voisin | Le voisin |
| FFrançois CarréHomme #1 | Homme #1 |
 Sébastien CharlesHomme #2 | Homme #2 |
| SSharly CraterHomme #3 | Homme #3 |
| MMustapha DekkicheHomme #4 | Homme #4 |