
02/09/1998
Muriel, a writer nearing 50 whose older lover won't live with her in Paris, meets a man on a train - Samuel, an Arab. He's attracted to her and pursues her, dropping in, asserting himself. She's willing to connect. He's passionate, then boorish, then jealous and possessive. He seems fixed on "Who's the strongest?," while she wants respect and trust. She's self-possessed as well as sexually charged, willing to laugh, and alternately firm and forgiving. He has little money, no immigration papers, few prospects, and a gambling jag. What does each want, and why does she stick with it? Is this colonial strife, war between the sexes, or a love story?

Nathalie Baye
as Muriel

Daniel Duval
as Samuel

Jean-Pierre Darroussin
as Voyageur de commerce

Philippe Khorsand
as Gamal

Hubert Saint-Macary
as Nicolas

Peter Bonke
as Philippe (voice)

Élisabeth Commelin
as Catherine

Saïda Bekkouche
as Khedidja

Philippe Cariou
as Policier

Vincent Nemeth
as Garçon restaurant

Sylvie Granotier
as Éliane
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