A young police academy graduate from Le Havre joins the Parisian homicide squad, leaving his schoolteacher wife hesitant to follow. He moves into a rooming house for single cops, forming a bond with his colleagues. He becomes close to an Arab officer and a middle-aged, professional female detective, a recovering alcoholic, who becomes his mentor.
The Young Lieutenant
A small-town cop from Le Havre trades his peaceful existence for the high-stakes world of Parisian homicide, partnering with a seasoned and experienced female detective.