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.

Cast

Philippe Noiret

Albert

Dominique Labourier

Viviane

Patrick Chesnais

François

Suzanne Flon

Man-Louise

Catherine Lachens

Roseline

Françoise Lugagne

Peggy

Monique Chaumette

Honorine

Liliane Rovère

Madeleine

Maurice Jacquemont

Mr. Masure

Dominique Marcas

Mrs Masure