Francois harbors a deep disdain for the textile magnates who control his hometown. However, he once had feelings for the family heiress, Gilberte. Though a decade has passed, only animosity remains between them. Francois is charged with murder, with a prostitute and a football star found dead. He believes he's been set up by the underworld, and as he delves deeper, he realizes the evidence leads straight to Gilberte's family. In his quest for the truth, Francois realizes he needs allies, but it's difficult to find trustworthy companions in his town.