On the banks of the Rhône, not far from Tain l'Hermitage, Alcide Garonne, an old ferryman - and incidentally a poacher - lives out of wedlock with Victorine Rousset nicknamed Maryse, a colorful tramp. When Garrone's son, Pilou, a worker, falls in love with Augusta, the mayor's daughter, the unconventional old couple tries to protect the unconventional young pair from the disapproval of self righteous villagers.
Victorine Rousset, aka 'Maryse'
Alcide Garonne
Augusta Boiron
Amélie
Aunt Marguerite
Gustave Boiron, aka 'Pilou'
Joiner
Amédée Boiron
Rival
Gendarmerie brigadier
Drowned man's brother-in-law
Drowned man's relative
Maid
Joséphine Girard
Labique, second-hand clothes dealer
Georges Girard
(uncredited)
Young man at the ball (uncredited)
(uncredited)