Daniel Boisett (Robert Hossein) and his friend Paul Genest (Jean Sorel) are interrupted while attempting a burglary. During a struggle with the homeowner, Paul accidentally kills him, and both men flee. Paul manages to get away, but Daniel is shot and wounded by police before being sent to prison for a long time. Fourteen months later, Daniel escapes from jail and encounters Thomas (Georges Wilson) on the road. Af…