The unsuspecting Parisian postman Thibon accepts a transfer as army mailman in Indochina. In the hospital, after his mail van is blown up by a mine, he falls in love with his Indochinese nurse Vang.
Philippe, a student, is sent to jail for manhandling his father's business partner, who blackmailed the poor man and caused his death. He shares his cell with two mates: easily offended ...
Daniel and Françoise are an interracial couple. When Daniel is introduced to Françoise's conservative family, their love for one another is soon tested as tensions rise between the two races.