This Sweet Sickness

Industrious accountant David Martinaud claims to be visiting his parents every weekend, but it's merely a cover for the labor-intensive refurbishing of his country cottage. The reason for David's secrecy is that his childhood crush, Lise, lives nearby, and, although she's married, he still believes they'll get together. His devotion to the idea borders on mania, and, when Lise's husband is accidentally killed, he quickly spirals out of control.

Director

Claude Miller

Writers

Patricia Highsmith, Luc Béraud, Claude Miller

Released

September 28, 1977

Language

French