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...
Arnal dit Conseiller
Clémence
Maurice Arnal
L'appariteur
Paul
Madame Combaroux
Le fils Carrière
Le maire du village
Jeannette
Un paysan
Le garde
Madame Clauzel
La vieille
Alice
Albin
Monsieur Combaroux