It's mid 19th century, north of France. The story of a coal miner's town. They are exploited by the mine's owner. One day the decide to go on strike, and then the authorities repress them.

• Renn Productions
• France 2 Cinéma
• Miou-Miou
• Renaud
• Jean Carmet
• Judith Henry
• Jean-Roger Milo
• Gérard Depardieu
• Laurent Terzieff
• Bernard Fresson