A foundling, raised in the circus, Sam Lion becomes a businessman after a trapeze accident. However, when he reaches fifty and becomes tired of his responsibilities and of his son Jean-Philippe, he decides to disappear at sea. However, he runs into Albert Duvivier, one of his former employees. He comes to realise that he has ignored the important things in his life.

Credits

Claude LelouchDirector

Jean-Paul BelmondoSam Lion

Richard AnconinaAlbert Duvivier aka Al, Sam's fired employee

Marie-Sophie L.Victoria, daughter of Sam

Jean-Philippe ChatrierJean-Philippe Lion, son of Sam