L'Astragale is a French film directed by Guy Casaril and released in 1968, inspired by the novel of the same name written by Albertine Sarrazin.
Nineteen-year-old Anne escapes from prison to join a recently released friend.
While jumping the prison wall, she injures her foot and fractures her talus bone.
Julien, a mobster, takes her in, looks after her, and makes her discover passionate love.
When the latter is arrested, Anne engages in prostitution and theft, putting money aside to live a happy day with him.