1992 French film directed by Regis Wargnier. Epic drama/tragedy set in French Indochina from 1930s to Communist takeover in 1955 offers insights into French colonial rule.
Main character, Elaine (Catherine Deneuve), is an empowered, unmarried Frenchwoman in charge of a rubber plantation in Indochina.
Elaine adopts an orphaned upper class Asian baby girl she names Camille.
Dramatic conflict arises when grown up Camille falls in love with her mothe