This film follows Jean, a young French soldier who is physically and mentally scarred by his experiences on the front lines. He struggles to readjust to civilian life, and his family soon realizes the extent of his trauma. Jean's childhood sweetheart, Madeleine, is now married to his friend and fellow soldier, Pierre. Jean's family fears he will succumb to his despair, and they desperately search for ways to help him find peace.
Jean Murat
as Paul Vertaens
Maxime Desjardins
as Charles Duchêne
Georges Charlia
as Max Duchêne
Michèle Verly
as Claire de Montmaure
Berthe Jalabert
as Françoise Duchêne
André Heuzé
as Roger Duchêne
René Lacoste
as Le baron de Montmaure
Jeanne Kervich
as La baronne de Montmaure
