Les Destinées (2002) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

2002 · 180 min

Directed by

Olivier Assayas

Starring

Charles Berling, Emmanuelle Béart

In late 19th century Charante, a Protestant minister's marriage to his wife is strained, leading him to seek separation. He finds renewed affection with Pauline, the niece of a Cognac distiller, which results in divorce and a fresh start in Switzerland. However, a sense of familial obligation eventually compels his return home. The outbreak of the Great War brings immense devastation, profoundly impacting his life and the lives of those he left behind.