Les Misérables

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Release Date

9/4/2000

Runtime

4 eps, 360 mins

Genres

Drama War & Politics

Overview

Set against the background of the French Revolution and based on Victor Hugo's classic novel this is the story of Jean Valjean who is sent to prison for stealing a loaf of bread and is released after nineteen years. He meets and cares for a beautiful but poverty-stricken young girl named Fantine who has daughter Cosette. After Fantine's death Valjean brings Cosette up but he is haunted by Javert - a policeman whose search for Valjean has become an obsession.

Status

Ended

Original Language

French

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A sweeping examination of injustice and transformation against the chaos of revolutionary France, where one man's attempt at redemption is shadowed by relentless pursuit. The miniseries dwells in moral ambiguity and the collateral damage of compassion, refusing easy answers while building toward something unexpectedly moving.