Acting
Jacqueline Bisset serving icy glamour with a side of despair.
Production
Chamonix location making misery look gorgeous.

Director
Élie Chouraqui
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Élie Chouraqui was primarily known for action thrillers; this family melodrama was a complete departure that confused French critics.
Virginie Ledoyen was only 17 during filming—her breakthrough before The Beach made her internationally famous.