In a 19th-century France marked by poverty and struggle, an ex-convict named Jean Valjean seeks redemption after serving a 19-year sentence for stealing a loaf of bread. Despite his attempt to start anew, he faces the relentless pursuit of Inspector Javert, a man obsessed with enforcing the law to the letter. As Valjean rebuilds his life, he adopts the identity of a prosperous factory owner and becomes the mayor of a small town.
Everything complicates when he crosses paths with Fantine, a single mother who has fallen into despair trying to care for her daughter, Cosette. Upon learning of Fantine's tragic situation, Valjean decides to help her and, after her death, becomes Cosette's guardian, taking her to a new home where they will find hope. However, the shadow of Javert looms large, threatening to unravel the new life Valjean has created.
As the story unfolds, the French Revolution gains momentum in the streets, and the ideals of liberty and justice resonate. Cosette, now a teenager, falls in love with Marius, a passionate revolutionary. However, everyone’s fate intertwines in a tumultuous neighborhood, forcing them to confront their pasts and fight for a better future. Friendship, love, and sacrifice become the driving forces of this epic tale of redemption and struggle.