Simon lives in an affluent intellectual environment, headed by his mother Alice. Raphael, his cousin, belongs to the poor branch of the family, but Simon adores him. So he decides to help him become a writer.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Geneviève BujoldMarie Aubriac | Marie Aubriac |
 Frédéric ConstantRaphaël | Raphaël |
| YYves DangerfieldSimon | Simon |
 Françoise BrionAlice | Alice |
 Édith ScobJudith | Judith |
| FFacundo BoMartial Rey | Martial Rey |
| SSvéva AghionNot listed | Not listed |
| MMarucha BoMarie Aubriac's secretary | Marie Aubriac's secretary |
| DDiane Doniol-ValcrozeNot listed | Not listed |
 Dumitru FurduiJanos | Janos |
 Susannah KentonNot listed | Not listed |
| SSophie MeriemNot listed | Not listed |
 Farida RahouadjZohra | Zohra |
 Céline SamieOlga | Olga |