In a small town in post-WWII France, 16-year-old Janine tries to improve her conditions by any means necessary. Three people—Michel, a married lover; Raoul, a fellow thief; Mauricette, a photographer she meets in prison—will help her learn from her mistakes.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Charlotte GainsbourgJanine Castang | Janine Castang |
 Didier BezaceMichel Davenne | Michel Davenne |
 Simon de La BrosseRaoul | Raoul |
 Clotilde de BayserSéverine Longuet | Séverine Longuet |
 Raoul BillereyL'oncle André Rouleau | L'oncle André Rouleau |
 Chantal BanlierLa tante Léa Rouleau | La tante Léa Rouleau |
| NNathalie CardoneMauricette | Mauricette |
 Renée FaureLa Mére Busato | La Mére Busato |
 Catherine Arditila directrice de l'école | la directrice de l'école |
 Pierre MaguelonM. Fauvel | M. Fauvel |
 Marion GrimaultKebadian | Kebadian |