The film chronicles Perceval's knighthood, maturation and eventual peerage amongst the Knights of the Round Table, and also contains brief episodes from the story of Gawain and the crucifixion of Christ.

Fabrice Luchinias Perceval
André Dussollieras Gauvain
Daniel Tarrareas Chant / Le Charbonnier / Garin / etc.
Pascale Ogieras chant, pucelle, dame
Nicolaï Aruteneas Chant / Valet / Chevalier
Néstor Almendros