The topic raised in it is extremely serious - which is the reason for the transformation of young heroes with dreams and aspirations into ordinary people indifferent to the world around them. The theme of generational alienation has now begun to sound even more acute than half a century ago, when the play was written. Not very old parents, noticeably older children and a cheerful grandmother are trying to get along under one roof. There is no peace and harmony in the large French family - everyone is torn in different directions. They always argue in the morning about who should take the only bathroom for everyone, endlessly sort things out, quarrel, slam doors... Will there be agreement if the youngest daughter has a baby? In December 1960, the premiere of the film of the same name, co-directed by and the script was written by Fermo, and one of the main roles was played by 17-year-old Catherine Deneuve.