Overview
The story takes place during the colonization of the Laurentian region in Quebec towards the end of the 19th century (approx. 1885-90), near Sainte-Adèle. An unscrupulous man, Séraphin Poudrier, dominates the small community using his wealth. Mayor of the village, he will marry Donalda Laloge, after her father, unable to repay his debt, gives her to him in marriage. Donalda, a gentle and submissive woman who was promised to the handsome Alexis Labranche, rather, he will live his life according to the wishes of this petty and contemptuous miser, but will never let his situation get him down.
Cast
Séraphin Poudrier
Donalda Laloge
Alexis Labranche
Père Laloge
Bidou Laloge
Nanette
Jambe de Bois
Notaire Le Potiron
Olympe Le Potiron
Mme Malterre
Père Ovide
Curé Raudin