The film takes place in a peculiar factory. An off screen voice gives a brief portrait of the characters: the former boss who has chosen to become the factory sweeper (Alain Payet himself), Armand (Dominique Aveline) who used to be the accountant but made a 'mistake' and chose to work in the workshop instead.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Carmelo PetixLe balayeur devenu patron | Le balayeur devenu patron |
 Cathy MénardNot listed | Not listed |
 Marianne AubertNot listed | Not listed |
 Guy RoyerNot listed | Not listed |
 Dominique AvelineArmand, l'ancien comptable | Armand, l'ancien comptable |
 Éric DrayUn employé de l'imprimerie | Un employé de l'imprimerie |
 Dany BergerUn employé de l'imprimerie | Un employé de l'imprimerie |
| CClaudieNot listed | Not listed |
| AAlain PayetLe patron devenu balayeur | Le patron devenu balayeur |
 Catherine MarsileAlice | Alice |
| JJacques CoudercLe narrateur (voice) | Le narrateur (voice) |