Monique Gaillard
Jeanne Gaillard, daughter of Monique
Joseph Gabeur, seasonal farm clerk
Maurice Lecouvey, farmer and mayor
Angèle, Jeanne's friend
Prudence Gaillard, Monique's mother-in-law
Paulo Granral, young
Pierre, Jeanne's son
A hired labourer, Joseph, works on a farm inhabited by Monique, a war widow, and Jeanne, her captivating daughter who longs to escape to the big city.