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The Prodigal Daughter

1981Movie1 h 35 min

Drama
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Partner watch

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

5 of 5

Crew

Directed by
Jacques Doillon
Written by
Jacques Doillon
Produced by
Yves Robert, Danièle Delorme
Music by
Maurice Gilbert, Michel Vionnet, Jean-Pierre Lelong

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Facts

March 25, 1981 · 1 h 35 min · Sexual Content

Released
March 25, 1981
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Drama
Original language
French
Made in
France
Available in
15 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Prodigal Daughter worth watching?"

Questions about The Prodigal Daughter

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Prodigal Daughter worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 5.7).

Is The Prodigal Daughter plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching The Prodigal Daughter?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for melancholy and 7 for bleakness, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is The Prodigal Daughter in English?

French

No, it was made in French.