In 1942, in the middle of World War II, a young boy uses the tales in the 1001 Nights book and the wonderful story of Sheherazade to protect his mother who is engaged in undercover activities with the publisher Editions de Minuit.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Dominique BlancLa mère | La mère |
| JJérôme HardelayL'enfant | L'enfant |
 Eric PratL'homme | L'homme |