In the heart of Paris, a restaurateur's mundane life is disrupted by the arrival of his ex-wife's daughter, who claims to be in need after her mother's death. After marrying her, tensions rise when she becomes involved with a young student, leading to betrayal and murder. As secrets unfold, he uncovers the truth about her past and her manipulative nature.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Jean GabinAndré Chatelin | André Chatelin |
 Danièle DelormeCatherine | Catherine |
 Gérard BlainGérard Delacroix | Gérard Delacroix |
 Lucienne BogaertGabrielle | Gabrielle |
| GGermaine KerjeanMme Chatelin mère | Mme Chatelin mère |
 Gabrielle FontanMme Jules | Mme Jules |
 Jean-Paul RoussillonAmédée | Amédée |
 Robert Pizanile président | le président |
 Aimé ClariondM. Prévost | M. Prévost |
 Robert ArnouxM. Bouvier | M. Bouvier |
 Liliane BertAntoinette | Antoinette |
 Betty BeckersGermaine | Germaine |
 Gaby Bassetune serveuse de la guinguette | une serveuse de la guinguette |
 Robert ManuelMario Bonnacorsi | Mario Bonnacorsi |