After a tumultuous life, a middle-aged headwaiter in a Parisian restaurant dreams of opening a seaside amusement park. When an old flame reappears, he reignites his feelings, but she is involved with another man.
Yves Montand
as Alex, head waiter
Nicole Garcia
as Claire
Jacques Villeret
as Gilbert, Alex's friend
Rosy Varte
as Gloria, Alex's ex-wife
Dominique Laffin
as Coline, Alex's young lover
Marie Dubois
as Marie-Pierre
Bernard Fresson
as Francis, head chef of the brasserie
Annick Alane
as Jeannette
Marianne Comtell
as Mrs. Pierreux
Jenny Astruc
as Mrs. Paulin
Hubert Deschamps
as Armand
Georges Claisse
as François
