1947, in France, Antoine and Antoinette, a young couple living in Paris, lead a monotonous existence: he works in a print shop while she is a shop assistant. But one evening, they regain hope: Antoine finds a winning lottery ticket in his girlfriend's handbag. He decides to cash it in, but loses his wallet. What follows is a series of twists and turns that redefine the couple's priorities while forcing them to remain optimistic.

Credits

Jacques BeckerDirector

Roger PigautAntoine Moulin

Claire MafféiAntoinette Moulin

Noël RoquevertM. Roland, le patron de l'épicerie

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