Julien, a renowned geologist, lives with his wife Isabelle and their two children in a country house. But his sullen, uncompromising attitude leaves tensions high. The arrival of Carl-Stephane, a young German student, brings a breath of fresh air and lightness to the household.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Marie DuboisIsabelle Durras | Isabelle Durras |
 Maurice GarrelJulien Durras | Julien Durras |
 Mathieu CarrièreCarl-Stéphane Kursdedt | Carl-Stéphane Kursdedt |
| HHélène VallierMarie Louise | Marie Louise |
 Claude TitreLudovic | Ludovic |
 Madeleine BarbuléeMlle Estienne | Mlle Estienne |
 Jean-François VlerickLaurent Durras | Laurent Durras |
| MMarie Véronique MaurinLise Durras | Lise Durras |