"Love is desolate. Romance is temporary. Sex is forever."

1999

1h 39m

5.5(276 votes)

Drama

Romance

Overview

Frustrated by the lack of intimacy in her relationship, a young schoolteacher goes through a series of intimidating and often violent sexual partners.

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Cast & Crew

24 members

Acting

Caroline Ducey

Marie

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Sagamore Stévenin

Paul

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François Berléand

Robert

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Rocco Siffredi

Paolo

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Reza Habouhossein

Man on stairs

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Ashley Wanninger

Ashley

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Emma Colberti

Charlotte

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Fabien de Jomaron

Claude

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Carla

Model

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Pierre Maufront

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Costume & Make-Up

Antoine Amador

Hairdresser

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Roman Rouzier

Sonographer

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Olivier Buchette

Head Doctor

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Emmanuelle N'Guyen

Midwife

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Nadia Latoui

Nurse

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Sylvie Drieu

Assistant Nurse

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Samuel Chartier

Intern

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Alexis Gignoux

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Muriel Grégoire

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Sébastien Jochmans

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Emmanuel Salengro

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Christian Poitrasson

Lone Man

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Roberto Malone

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Alain L'Yle

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