Les Vengeances de Maître Poutifard

A primary school teacher who is bullied by his pupils. After meeting Claudine, a Quebec teacher, they fall in love and marry, but four students sabotage the engagement, triggering his desire for revenge. In retirement nineteen years later, he plots with his mother’s help, navigating a line between resentment and eventual repentance.

A Quebec-born teacher who forms a bond with Robert. Her arrival disrupts their quiet life and their romance becomes the emotional core of the story. She shows resilience and openness to reconciliation as the past is confronted.

One of Robert’s former pupils who has built a public career as a chef and media figure. He becomes entangled when events threaten his restaurant and reputation. He embodies the rise to fame and the fragility of public image.

A successful singer and activist who uses her platform for causes. Her career becomes a focal point of Robert’s scheme, especially during a pivotal concert tied to her son’s health. She represents public responsibility and personal vulnerability.

One of the four former pupils who become influential social media figures. Camille embodies the influencer culture central to the film’s exploration of fame and public scrutiny.

Camille’s twin and an admired influencer whose online presence mirrors the costs and rewards of public attention. Her actions echo the dynamics of the group’s rise to prominence.

Robert’s mother, a technology enthusiast who assists in his schemes and supports him through his emotional journey. She remains a steady, pragmatic presence in retirement.

The security agent who was once Robert’s pupil; loyal yet bound by past loyalties. He ultimately helps bridge the past and present by introducing Audrey’s son to Robert, triggering reconciliation.

The President figures as the figurehead with power to influence public life, including overseeing the ban on the internet during a key moment. His actions frame the political dimension of the feud.

The mother of Claudine, a supportive presence who adds depth to the family dynamics within the broader narrative. Her perspective underscores intergenerational ties.

The concert hall’s security guard who features in the high-stakes moments around Audrey’s concert. His presence reflects the film’s interplay between entertainment and risk.