The Ripening Seed

The Ripening Seed

1990 · 80 min · ★ 8.0 · Drama, Romance

Based on French writer Colette's 1923 novel, Le Blé en herbe focuses on the changing relationship between childhood friends Vinca and Phillipe. Both are on the verge of adulthood and beginning to recognize romantic feelings for one another when Phillipe meets a lascivious, wealthy older woman named Madam Dellaray. He is torn between his innocent but restricting affection for Vinca and satisfaction of his impatient lust for the new and mature world Madam Dellaray offers.

Directed by Serge Meynard · Written by Yonnick Flot

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Marianne Basler La dame en blanc
Matthieu Rozé Phil
Sophie Aubry Vinca
Laetitia Julliand Lisette
Jean-Pierre Bisson Père Phil
Didier Bénureau Le parisien
Sylvie Flepp Mère Phil
Chantal Banlier Mère Vinca
Gil Lagay Père Vinca (as Gilles Lagay)
Ronan Couedic Petit garçon
Isabelle Carré

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