The love story between Yann and Gaud is passionate, but Gaud is a sailor's wife and she watches her man leave with fear in her heart.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Stéphane FreissPierre Loti | Pierre Loti |
 Anthony DelonYann | Yann |
 Mathilde SeignerGaud | Gaud |
 Annick AlaneYvonne | Yvonne |
 Roland AmstutzMevel | Mevel |
 Fred PersonneGaos | Gaos |
 Marius ColucciSylvestre | Sylvestre |
 François NégretCharlot | Charlot |