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The Prodigal Daughter

Name: The Prodigal Daughter
Director: Jacques Doillon
Genre: Drama
Released: 1981-03-25
Cast: Jane Birkin, Michel Piccoli, Natasha Parry, Eva Renzi, Audrey Matson

Drama

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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Cast

Jane BirkinMichel PiccoliNatasha ParryEva RenziAudrey MatsonRené Féret

Director

Jacques Doillon

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