Arnal, nicknamed 'Counselor' is the head of a family held in high esteem by the people of a Cevennes village. Now, the dignified man, who is the respected arbitrator of local disputes, has adopted Clémence, a deaf-mute girl. The day when Maurice, Arnal's son, starts a love affair with his stepsister, trouble begins...
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Jean DebucourtArnal dit Conseiller | Arnal dit Conseiller |
 Claudine DupuisClémence | Clémence |
| JJean-Marc LambertMaurice Arnal | Maurice Arnal |
| GGilles AngeL'appariteur | L'appariteur |
| LLydie BerckNot listed | Not listed |
| AAndré BessePaul | Paul |
| CCharmelNot listed | Not listed |
 Nane GermonMadame Combaroux | Madame Combaroux |
| JJean GosselinLe fils Carrière | Le fils Carrière |
| EEdmond GuiraudLe maire du village | Le maire du village |
 Frédérique HébrardJeannette | Jeannette |
 Albert MalbertUn paysan | Un paysan |
 Daniel MendailleLe garde | Le garde |
| JJane MorletMadame Clauzel | Madame Clauzel |
 Julienne ParoliLa vieille | La vieille |
| JJanine PressAlice | Alice |
| RRobert SellerAlbin | Albin |
 Geymond VitalMonsieur Combaroux | Monsieur Combaroux |