A Tale of Autumn(1998)
Magali, forty-something, is a winemaker and a widow: she loves her work but feels lonely. Her friends Rosine and Isabelle both want secretly to find a husband for Magali.
Movie: A Tale of Autumn
Top 9 Billed Cast
Isabelle
Magali
Gérald
Étienne
Rosine
Émilia
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