Overview
Henri Serin (Jean-Pierre Marielle), an umbrella salesman, leads a quiet life between his work, his family and his passion for painting. During his many business trips, Henri indulges in a few amorous escapades, which provide a welcome change from the tiresome daily routine his bigoted wife locks him into. One fine day, Henri decides to drop everything and live on love and fresh water. He ends up in Pont-Aven, where he meets Émile, a local painter imitating Gauguin, with whom he shares his drinking and other feminine attractions..
Cast
Henri Serin, représentant en parapluie et peintre
Le pèlerin / Le colporteur (Participation)
Marie, femme de chambre
Angela, jeune femme frivole Québécoise
Le curé
Mme Licquois, la cliente au portrait (Participation)
Émile, le peintre professionel
La sœur du pélerin / colporteur
Mme Serin, la femme d'Henri
Marchande de la première boutique
Marie Pape, prostituée en costume breton
Ida, une serveuse