A bygone symbol of the luxury of yesteryear and a true institution in a provincial town the Grand Magasin is living its last hours Indeed the management which can no longer afford the establishment is preparing to sell the store to a large distribution group Agathe a saleswoman in the mens department for more than 25 years is shocked to discover that all the staff will be laid off Feeling both betrayed and responsible for the future of the Grand Magasin she becomes a passionaria leading her colleagues to revolt a true leader The operation finally seems to bear fruit when the sale is cancelled and a new director is appointed
