In 1920, Major Dellaplane, a man of honor and ethics, searches for missing French soldiers. He meets Madame Irène de Courtil, a politically connected Parisian, and their paths cross.

Philippe Noiret
as Commander Delaplane

Sabine Azéma
as Irène de Courtil

Pascale Vignal
as Alice

Maurice Barrier
as Mercadot

François Perrot
as Perrin

Jean-Pol Dubois
as André, chauffeur

Daniel Russo
as Lieutenant Trévise

Michel Duchaussoy
as General Villerieux

Arlette Gilbert
as Valentine

Louis Lyonnet
as Valentin