During a stay at a roadside inn, long-distance lorry driver Jean Viard meets a young woman Clothilde who works there. Their friendship soon develops into a passionate love affair, even though Jean is already married and is old enough to be Clothilde’s father. Things take a turn for the worse when Jean loses his job and his wife finds out about his affair. But Clothilde’s predicament is even more distressing...

Credits

Henri VerneuilDirector

Jean GabinJean Viard

Françoise ArnoulClotilde Brachet

Pierre MondyPierrot Berty

Yvette EtiévantSolange Viard