All This, and Heaven Too

Set in the waning years of the Orleans monarchy, a period of political tension and opulent yet strict social norms. Parisian society is governed by reputation and hierarchy, where personal desires must contend with public perception. The narrative centers on a murder within a privileged circle and the ensuing questions of truth, loyalty, and justice.

The story moves between an American girls school in the United States and the aristocratic milieu of Paris, France. Paris is depicted as glamorous yet rigid, where social gossip and class expectations shape the fates of those involved. The Parisian court and the Praslin household provide the backdrop for love, jealousy, and political tension during the late Orleans monarchy.

💖 Love vs Duty

Henriette's warmth toward the children and her relationship with the Duke illustrate how private affection can clash with social obligations. The story probes the cost of pursuing love within a rigid aristocratic code. Tensions between personal desire and public propriety drive the central drama, testing characters' loyalties and choices.

🎭 Society & Reputation

Gossip and perception become powerful forces that shape destinies, with rumors and forged letters influencing the court’s view of Henriette. The Duchess manipulates narratives to protect her status, while others are judged by fragile reputations. The film critiques how class privilege can shield the guilty and condemn the innocent.

⚖️ Justice & Ambiguity

The murder case hinges on evidence rather than confession, highlighting how truth in court can depend on circumstance. Henriette’s fate rests on the absence of conclusive proof, not on a clear demonstration of guilt. The story questions whether justice can prevail when power and prejudice obscure facts.

🔎 Truth vs Rumor

The plot pits factual truth against the narratives people want to believe. Rumor spreads quickly through royal circles and the wider society, shaping how events are interpreted. The film asks whether truth can outpace reputation in a world dominated by appearances.