France is a haughty, bourgeoise wife who is abandoned at the side of the road by her husband after a vicious quarrel. She meets Charles, a doctor. The meeting of the two strangers is the focus of the film, along with their encounters with characters at a truck stop.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Catherine DeneuveFrance | France |
 Gérard DepardieuCharles | Charles |
 André WilmsGeorges | Georges |
| NNathalie CardoneSylvie | Sylvie |
 Jean-Pierre SentierPierrot | Pierrot |
 Alain RimouxVincent | Vincent |
 Vincent MartinRoland | Roland |
 Philippe FaureMr. Martinet | Mr. Martinet |
 Chantal BanlierMrs. Richard | Mrs. Richard |
 Thierry Der'venLouis | Louis |
 Dominique ReymondMrs. Martinet | Mrs. Martinet |
 Marie-France SantonSimone | Simone |