In 1850, on the isolated French island of Saint-Pierre, a murder shocks the natives. Two fishermen are arrested. One of them, Louis Ollivier, dies in custody. The other, Neel Auguste, is sentenced to death by the guillotine. The island is so small that it has neither a guillotine nor an executioner. While those are sent for Auguste is placed under the supervision of an army Captain.

Philippe Magnan
le président Venot

Christian Charmetant
le commissaire de la Marine

Philippe du Janerand
le chef douanier

Reynald Bouchard
Louis Ollivier