A Few Hours of Sunlight

Main Characters and Their Development

• Gilles Lantier - the main character, a journalist experiencing a midlife crisis. He suffers from depression and dissatisfaction with life, leading him to move from Paris to the countryside. There, he meets Nathalie, who becomes his lover and helps him find meaning in life. Gilles undergoes internal changes, realizing his true desires and aspirations.
• Nathalie Sylvain - the woman with whom Gilles has a romance in the countryside. She helps him cope with depression and find new meaning in life. Nathalie herself goes through difficult moments in life, but her love and support are crucial for Gilles's transformation.
• Karine - a friend of Gilles who also plays an important role in his life. She supports him in difficult times and helps him sort out his feelings and thoughts.