In the grim France of the 19th century, a man named Jean Valjean emerges from prison after serving a long sentence for stealing bread to feed his family. Determined to leave his life of crime behind, Valjean faces a world that rejects and marginalizes him. When a kind bishop offers him shelter and help, Valjean discovers a spark of redemption. However, not everything is straightforward, as the relentless Inspector Javert tirelessly pursues him, convinced that a criminal can never change.
With a new identity and a deep desire to do good, Valjean becomes a respected businessman and mayor of a small town. But his peace is disrupted when he crosses paths with Fantine, a young single mother struggling to keep her daughter, Cosette, away from poverty and suffering. Upon learning about Fantine's situation, Valjean promises to take care of Cosette, leading her toward a better world. Both must face the challenges of society and the pressures of the past.
As uprisings and social struggles erupt in Paris, the lives of Valjean, Fantine, and Cosette intertwine in a powerful tale of love, sacrifice, and redemption. As tensions rise, the fate of each character hangs in the balance, and the struggle between justice and morality reaches a heartrending climax. The story becomes a mirror of humanity and its eternal struggles.