The Prodigal Daughter
La Fille prodigue
Synopsis
A young woman in a deep depression leaves her husband and returns to her parents. She discovers her father is having an affair, becomes jealous of his mistress and tries to turn his feelings in her direction.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 10, 2006
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques Doillon
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacques Doillon
- Original Title
- La Fille prodigue
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Gaumont
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Doillon
Jacques Doillon
Pierre Lhomme
Noëlle Boisson
Danièle Delorme, Yves Robert
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques Doillon
Director
Jacques Doillon
Writer
Jean-Pierre Kohut-Svelko
Production Design
Danièle Delorme
Producer
Noëlle Boisson
Editor
Yves Robert
Producer
Pierre Lhomme
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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What is The Prodigal Daughter about?
A young woman in a deep depression leaves her husband and returns to her parents. She discovers her father is having an affair, becomes jealous of his mistress and tries to turn his feelings in her direction.
Who directed The Prodigal Daughter?
The Prodigal Daughter was directed by Jacques Doillon.
Who stars in The Prodigal Daughter?
The principal cast of The Prodigal Daughter includes Jane Birkin, Michel Piccoli, Natasha Parry, Eva Renzi, Audrey Matson.
When was The Prodigal Daughter released and how long is it?
The Prodigal Daughter was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Prodigal Daughter?
The Prodigal Daughter holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP.