In 1940, in France, Jean Chevalin lives with his family in great poverty after deserting the army. Convinced that some people manage better than others, he decides to pretend to be Jewish in order to receive help from smugglers and reach the free zone. This ruse will lead his family on a journey that will gradually dismantle his prejudices.

Benoît Poelvoorde
as Jean Chevalin /Jacob

Audrey Lamy
as Paulette Chevalin /Sarah

Hugo Becker
as L'anguille

Pascal Elbé
as Sam Goldstein

Zabou Breitman
as Madeleine

Louis Lagorce Douce-Doussière
as Marcel Chevalin/Joseph

David Talbot
as Faurillon

Patrick Mille
as

Emmanuelle Schaaff
as Francette

Léa Alborghetti
as Fleur