In this poetic slice-of-life film that reveals the problems and needs of a group of lowlife characters, unwed mother Vivaine (Dominique Labourier) falls in love with working-class youth Francois (Patrick Chesnais) who has a shady past. Albert (Philippe Noiret), a no-good insurance con-artist, poses for many years as Francois' friend, but tragedy ensues when Albert comes between the lovers, and Francois and Albert resort to physical violence to settle their differences.
as Albert
as Viviane
as François
as Man-Louise
as Justin
as Roseline
as Peggy
as Honorine
as Madeleine
as Francette
as Mr. Masure
as Mrs Masure
as Armand
as Yves
