| Director | Stephen Frears |
|---|---|
| Genre | comedy drama, comedy film, drama film, film based on a novel, romantic comedy |
| Runtime | 100 min |
| Country | France, Germany, United Kingdom, United States |
| Budget | $23 million |
| Box office | $9.4 million |
In 1900s Paris, wealthy, middle-aged retired courtesan Léa starts an affair with Fred, nicknamed Cheri ("Dear" or "Darling"), the 19-year-old only son of another even wealthier courtesan. A famous beauty, Léa has been successful at extracting large sums of money from her up-scale clients, never falling in love with any of them.