After breaking into a house he believes is empty, thief Olivier is caught by the owner, Ariane, who turns out to be a dominatrix. Improbably falling for her, Olivier returns periodically, and an impulsive romance blossoms despite Ariane's profession. Soon Olivier becomes more familiar with her work, even joining in on occasion. However, when he discovers that Ariane has a son, he attempts to "fix" her, hoping to give her a better life.
Cast
Gérard Depardieu
Oliver
Bulle Ogier
Ariane
André Rouyer
Mario
Nathalie Keryan
Lucienne
Roland Bertin
Man in Cage
Tony Taffin
Emile
Holger Löwenadler
Gautier
Anny Bartanovski
Secretary
Serge Berry
Valet
Richard Caron
First Client
Pierre Devos
Bistro Patron
Jeanne Herviale
Concierge
Michel Pilorgé
Male Guest
Cécile Pochet
Female Guest
Crew
Barbet Schroeder
Director, Screenplay
Paul Voujargol
Screenplay
Denise de Casabianca
Editor
Néstor Almendros
Director of Photography
Jean-François Stévenin
Assistant Director
Pierre Andrieux
Producer
Roberto Plate
Production Design
Florent Bazin
Second Assistant Camera
Karl Lagerfeld
Costume Design
Carlos D'Alessio
Music
Jacques Anton
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