Overview

A classic Québécois historical drama about Émilie Bordeleau, a strong-willed woman in late 19th/early 20th century rural Quebec who defies expectations by becoming a teacher, then faces challenges in her passionate but tumultuous marriage to the restless lumberjack Ovila Pronovost, exploring their struggles and the evolving society.

Created by Jean Beaudin

Network

• ICI Radio-Canada Télé

Seasons & Episodes

Cast

• 

  Marina Orsini

  Émilie Bordeleau

  20 eps

• 

  Roy Dupuis

  Ovila Pronovost

  20 eps

• 

  Vincent Bolduc

  Napoléon Bordeleau

  20 eps

• 

  Germain Houde

  Caleb Bordeleau

  20 eps

Themes

• quebec
• rural area
• 19th century

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