Following a stint as a WWII fighter pilot, Belgian-born Edouard falls in love with an Indonesian woman, has a daughter with her and immigrates to Australia, all without the knowledge of his family back home. Years later, his love has passed away, and he's raising his daughter on his own. When his brother calls seeking help with his failing wool-processing company, Edouard agrees to temporarily return home to aid him.
Jeremy Irons
as Edouard Pierson
Fanny Ardant
as Jeanne Gauthier
Tchéky Karyo
as Julian Pierson
Agnès Soral
as Agnès Deckers
Hélène Surgère
as Odette Pierson
Danielle Lyttleton
as Saturday Pierson
Maxime Laloux
as François Gauthier
Patrick Bauchau
as André Gauthier
Dorothy Alison
as Doreen Swanson
