Madame G is an older woman with a daughter, who works as a shopgirl, and an alcoholic husband. Madame G works as dishwasher in a popular restaurant in the village. Her husband unhappy with his life is bitter and abusive. Madame G dreams of winning enough money to escape and find a new life.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| JJeannette GranvalMadame G | Madame G |
 Élisabeth BourgineCatherine G | Catherine G |
| MMarcel ChicotMarcel G | Marcel G |
| YYann Le BonniecJohn, the son | John, the son |
| MMarcelle-Jeane BretonniereMaryse, the daughter-in-law | Maryse, the daughter-in-law |
| LLaurence GuéguenCatherine's friend | Catherine's friend |
| GGuy ParigotDoctor | Doctor |
| MMario Sanchez SerraThe foreigner | The foreigner |
| JJuan SaerPresenter | Presenter |