In 19th-century France, Jean Valjean is on parole after having been imprisoned for 19 years after stealing a loaf of bread. Following an unexpected act of kindness by the Bishop Myriel, Valjean breaks his parole and resolves to become an honest man. But police inspector Javert, believing justice must be served, relentlessly pursues Valjean throughout France, making it impossible to leave his past behind. Along the way, we meet the desperate Fantine, whose child Cosette is taken in by Valjean, the comically conniving Thenardiers, the revolutionaries Enjorlas and Marius, and the lovelorn Eponine. A powerful, passionate, and fast-paced adaptation of Victor Hugo's epic novel of love and justice.