Adaptation of the Balzac story as told by Rosalie, a young girl in love with the idea of her extraordinary neighbor, Albert Savarus, and the lengths she goes to ensure their marriage, even after she learns he is deeply in love with another woman.
Niels Arestrup
as Albert Savarus
Dominique Sanda
as Francesca d'Argaiolo
Charlotte Valandrey
as Rosalie de Watteville
Fernand Guiot
as Abbé de Grancey
Diane Lepvrier
as Madame de Watterville
François Domange
as Amédé de Soulas
