In the lands of Brière a bitter dispute broke out over the draining of marshes for brick making. An old man, Aoustin, leads the resistance and refuses to give the hand of his daughter Théotiste to a young peasant, Jeannin, who supports it.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 José DavertAoustin | Aoustin |
 Laurence MyrgaThéotiste | Théotiste |
 Jeanne Marie-LaurentAoustin's wife | Aoustin's wife |
 Armand TallierJeanin | Jeanin |
 Thomy BourdelleNot listed | Not listed |
 Eugénie NauFlorence | Florence |
| ÉÉmilie PrévostJulie | Julie |
| RRenée WildeMarie | Marie |
| JJean ChartonCendron | Cendron |