Jean Michaut is a bargeman who lives near an old barge cemetery named "Bras-Mort". He is in love with Monique, the daughter of a wealthy boat owner. The girl returns his affection which goes against her family's class prejudices. Her family prove willing to do anything to separate the lovers, but, Monique will not buy in. On the contrary, she leaves her intolerant family to live with Jean among simple, more tolerant bargemen.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Nicole CourcelMonique Levers | Monique Levers |
 Frank VillardJean Michaut | Jean Michaut |
 Henri GénèsNestor | Nestor |
 Line NoroMrs. Levers | Mrs. Levers |
 Robert DalbanMr. Levers | Mr. Levers |
 Philippe NicaudRobert Girard | Robert Girard |
 Mona GoyaWidow Girard | Widow Girard |
| JJacky FlyntMaguy | Maguy |
 Margo LionMrs. Michaut | Mrs. Michaut |
 René GéninCamille | Camille |
 Fernand FabreDaniel | Daniel |
 Georges PaulaisNotary | Notary |
 Paul FaivrePoliceman | Policeman |
| AAndré BellecBargeman | Bargeman |
| JJean BertonBargeman | Bargeman |
 Jean ClarieuxBargeman | Bargeman |
 Gabriel GobinBargeman | Bargeman |
 Jacques HillingBargeman | Bargeman |
| JJean-Michel RankovitchNot listed | Not listed |
 Maurice NasilNot listed | Not listed |
| MMarius DavidNot listed | Not listed |
| LLucien GuervilNot listed | Not listed |