There is nothing we can do against the call of love. Amiens, 1713. Des Grieux is a noble young student, wise for his years, who's preparing to become a knight of the Order of Malta. With a fine future as a teacher of rhetoric ahead of him, he meets a young commoner, Manon Lescaut, a candle maker's daughter. It's love at first sight.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Céline PerreauManon Lescaut | Manon Lescaut |
 Samuel TheisLe Chevaliers Des Grieux | Le Chevaliers Des Grieux |
 Xavier GallaisChristian Lescaut | Christian Lescaut |
 Laurent StockerLe fils de Tonnerre | Le fils de Tonnerre |
 Ornella BouléHenriette | Henriette |
 Pascal HenaultPortier Salpetriere | Portier Salpetriere |
 Robert HirschMonsieur Girardin de Matois | Monsieur Girardin de Matois |
 Pierre MoureTiberge | Tiberge |
 Fleur Lise HeuetLa servante | La servante |