Leaping forward twenty years, the trilogy continues with the death of Fanny's husband, Panisse, and the discovery of her secret by her son, Césariot. The young man resolves to track down his biological father, Marius, whose life has been fraught with calamity and poverty.


Fernand Charpin
Honoré Panisse

Robert Vattier
Mr. Brun

Paul Dullac
Félix Escartefigue

Marcel Maupi
Innocent Mangiapan

Alida Rouffe
Honorine Cabanis