Eugénie Grandet

Overview

Felix Grandet, a miserly patriarch, rules his quiet home in Saumur, where his wife and daughter, Eugenie, live sheltered from distractions. His greed knows no bounds, prompting disdain for the suitors eager to win Eugenie's heart, as he fiercely guards his hidden wealth. However, everything changes with the unexpected arrival of his nephew, a dandy from Paris who has fallen on hard times. This charming yet troubled young man disrupts Eugenie's sheltered life, igniting passions and conflicts that threaten to unravel the carefully maintained facade of the Grandet household.