a gorgeously photograph and steamy tale of forbidden passion . boast a superb lead performance by patrick dewaere a a young frenchman battle to stifle the seductive advance of his breathtakingly beautiful step daughter and it be ground by fascinate character detail and an intelligent and focus script that be deeply interested in the complexity of love and desire . ariel besse be the step daughter and she be a bubbling and nubile cauldron of curiosity and mischief . sacha vierny moody photography be worthy of a coffee table hardcover and philip sarde score be perfection . a delicious and provocative and mature tale of sexual politics .