Pierre's wife takes their two children and leaves with thuggish Pitard, her childhood sweetheart. Against the advice of those around him, but with the precious help of a childhood friend, the deceived husband goes in search of his wife.

Pierre Cardinaud runs a fishing company in the grip of great financial difficulties. One day, his wife takes their two children and leaves the family home with Pitard, her childhood love. The latter turns out to be a thug. Against the advice of those around him, but with the precious help of a childhood friend, the deceived husband goes in search of his wife.