In WWII France, poor and illiterate Henri Fortin is introduced to Victor Hugo's classic novel Les Misérables and begins to see parallels between the book and his own life.

Jean-Paul Belmondoas Henri Fortin / Jean Valjean
Michel Boujenahas André Ziman
Alessandra Martinesas Elise Ziman
Salomé Lelouchas La fille Ziman
Annie Girardotas Thénardière 1942
Philippe Léotardas Thénardier 1942
Philippe Khorsandas Javert
Ticky Holgadoas Kind Hoodlum
Rufusas Thénardier 1830 / 1990
Nicole Croisilleas Thénardière 1830 / 1990
Claude Lelouch