In 19th century northern France, a coal mining town is ravaged by poverty and exploitation under the ruthless ownership of the mine. As tensions boil over, the miners unite in a bold strike, only to be met with brutal repression by the authorities.
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In 19th century Northern France, a coal mining town's desperate workers, driven to the edge by merciless exploitation, join forces to overthrow their oppressive boss and demand fair treatment, only to face brutal government retaliation.