Les Parents Terribles plot
When Michel (Cyrille Thouvenin) tells his parents that he is in love with Madeleine (Ariadna Gil), they react differently than expected. Instead of being happy for him, a certain jealousy arises in them. His mother (Jeanne Moreau) is afraid that Madeleine will claim him all, and his father does not want to think that Michel will leave the house. Smart and cunning as they are, they contact Madeleine's aunt. Together with this aunt they will soon end the relationship. However, things do not go as planned and both parties are faced with the necessary surprises.