Sentimental Destinies

Love is the most rewarding sacrifice

In late nineteenth century Charante, Protestant minister Jean Barnery causes local disquiet when he arranges a separation from his obsessive wife. He and his lover keep their love strong as the world changes around them.

Drama Romance

Emmanuelle Béart

(Pauline Pommerel)

Charles Berling

(Jean Barnery)

Isabelle Huppert

(Nathalie Barnery)

Olivier Perrier

(Philippe Pommerel)

Dominique Reymond

(Julie Desca)

André Marcon

(Paul Desca)

Alexandra London

(Louise Desca)

Julie Depardieu

(Marcelle)

Louis-Do de Lencquesaing

(Arthur Pommerel)

Mia Hansen-Løve

(Aline)

Pascal Bongard

(Vouzelles)

Didier Flamand

(Guy Barnery)

Jean-Baptiste Malartre

(Frédéric Barnery)

Nicolas Pignon

(Bavouzet)

Catherine Mouchet

(Fernande)

Rémi Martin

(Dahlias)

Roger Dumas

(Pauline's Boss)

Jean-Pierre Gos

(Fayet, the Solicitor)

Barnaby Southcombe

(Marcelle's Dance Partner)

Georges Wilson

(Robert Barnery)

Jean-Baptiste Montagut

Jérôme Huguet

(René Fayet)