The dawn of the 20th century: L’Apollonide, a luxurious and traditional brothel in Paris, is living its last days. In this closed world, where some men fall in love and others become viciously harmful, the women share their secrets, their fears, their joys and their pains.

Noémie Lvovsky
as Marie-France

Hafsia Herzi
as Samira

Céline Sallette
as Clotilde

Jasmine Trinca
as Julie

Adèle Haenel
as Léa

Alice Barnole
as Madeleine

Iliana Zabeth
as Pauline

Judith Lou Lévy
as Prostitute

Pauline Jacquard
as Prostitute

Anaïs Thomas
as Prostitute
CinemaSerf
Though utterly depressing pretty much from start to finish, this is still a compelling film to watch as we follow a group of girls who are caught up in the most vicious of circles. They all work for "Madame Marie-France" (Noémie Lvovsky) in her slightly upmarket, but now fairly jaded, brothel. It's ...