Synopsis:Jean
Valjean is paroled from prison after serving 19 years at hard labor for stealing food. He
is taken in for the night by a kindly Bishop, whose silverware he steals on his departure.
When he is caught with the silverware, the bishop not only does not press charges, he also
gives Valjean his silver candlesticks. With this start, Valjean reforms and becomes the
mayor and head businessman in a small town. But when former prison guard Javert is
transferred to become police captain and recognizes Valjean, his past life comes back to
haunt him. Meanwhile, Fantine, one of Valjean's employees, has had a baby (Cosette) out of
wedlock and is dismissed from her job while Valjean is away; when he finds this out (far
too late), he takes responsibility for them |
