Henri Serin (Jean-Pierre Marielle), an umbrella salesman, leads a quiet life between his work, his family and his passion for painting. During his many business trips, Henri indulges in a few amorous escapades, which provide a welcome change from the tiresome daily routine his bigoted wife locks him into. One fine day, Henri decides to drop everything and live on love and fresh water. He ends up in Pont-Aven, where he meets Émile, a local painter imitating Gauguin, with whom he shares his drinking and other feminine attractions.
Jean-Pierre Marielle
as Henri Serin, umbrella representative and painter
Claude Piéplu
as Pilgrim / Peddler
Jeanne Goupil
as Marie, maid
Dolores McDonough
as Angela, frivolous young Quebec woman
Romain Bouteille
as Vicar
Andréa Ferréol
as Mrs. Licquois, client in the portrait
Bernard Fresson
as Émile, professional painter
Martine Ferrière
as Sister of the pilgrim / peddler
Gisèle Grimm
as Mrs. Serin, Henri's wife
Louison Roblin
as Merchant of the first shop
Dominique Lavanant
as Marie Pape, prostitute in Breton costume
Nathalie Drivet
as Ida, waitress
