Rushing to her side during recovery are her ex-husband Lucien Morisse, her ex-lover Jean Sobieski and her brother Orlando (born Bruno).

She was discovered in Paris by Lucien Morisse, a Parisian radio programmer who eventually fell for her and left his wife for her.

Dalida finds his body and it is this her friends and family believe has contributed to her mental breakdown and suicide attempt.

Richard accidentally shoots the boyfriend of her housekeeper believing he is an intruder and Dalida is forced to pay off the family to keep him out of jail.

At a New Year's Eve party after Richard is unpleasant to her and publicly mocks her eating disorder, Dalida finally kicks him out of her life.

Her career doing better than ever, Dalida acts in the film Le Sixième Jour to much acclaim and returns to Egypt where she is feted by the people.