The Lovers of BrasMort

Jean Michaut is a bargeman who lives nearby an old barge cemetery named BrasMort He is in love with Monique the daughter of a wealthy boat owner The girl returns his affection but runs her head against the wall of her familys class prejudices Her nearest and dearest prove indeed prepared to do everything to separate the two lovers But Monique will not buy in On the contrary she leaves her intolerant family to live with Jean among simple more tolerant bargemen