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