The film takes place in a peculiar factory. An off screen voice gives a brief portrait of the characters: the former boss who has chosen to become the factory sweeper (Alain Payet himself), Armand (Dominique Aveline) who used to be the accountant but made a 'mistake' and chose to work in the workshop instead.
Le balayeur devenu patron
Armand, l'ancien comptable
Un employé de l'imprimerie
Un employé de l'imprimerie
Le patron devenu balayeur
Alice
Le narrateur (voice)