Young Remi, a foundling, lives on the farm run by his impoverished foster parents. When their money runs out, unbeknown to his foster-mother, Rémi is sold by his hard-hearted foster father to an old street performer named Vitalis. Vitalis was once a famous opera singer, but became destitute after a tragic love affair.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Pierre RichardVitalo Pedrotti | Vitalo Pedrotti |
 Jules SitrukRémi | Rémi |
 Stefano DionisiGeorg | Georg |
 Veronica FerresComtesse Johanna | Comtesse Johanna |
 Marianne SägebrechtMère Barberin | Mère Barberin |
 Bernard FressonPadrone Garofoli | Padrone Garofoli |
 Claude JadeBelle Dame | Belle Dame |
 Marcel DossogneCharles Fontane | Charles Fontane |
 Philippe NahonBarberin | Barberin |
| GGwennoal HollensteinMattia | Mattia |
| JJulia PortogheseLise | Lise |