Prof. Henri Laborit uses the stories of the lives of three people to discuss behaviorist theories of survival, combat, rewards and punishment, and anxiety. René is a technical manager at a textile factory and must face the anxiety caused by corporate downsizing. Janine is a self-educated actress/stylist who learns that the wife of her lover is dying and must decide to let them reunite. Jean is a controversial career-climbing writer/politician at a crossroads in life.

René Ragueneau

Janine Garnier

Jean Le Gall

Arlette Le Gall

Zambeaux, le représentant de la direction générale à Paris

Léon Veestrate

Michel Aubert

Thérèse Ragueneau

Henri Laborit

Jean's Mother

Jean's Grandfather

Janine's Mother

Janine's Father

René's Mother
May 21, 1980

René Ragueneau

Janine Garnier

Jean Le Gall

Arlette Le Gall

Zambeaux, le représentant de la direction générale à Paris

Léon Veestrate

Michel Aubert

Thérèse Ragueneau

Henri Laborit

Jean's Mother

Jean's Grandfather

Janine's Mother

Janine's Father

René's Mother

