Gervaise Macquart, a young laundress, is abandoned by her lover Auguste Lantier with two sons. She perseveres and later marries Coupeau, a roofer, after years of hard work. Gervaise achieves her dream of owning her own laundry, but Coupeau's drinking problem and Lantier's reappearance ultimately lead to the downfall of their family.
Gervaise
In this poignant drama, a dedicated laundrywoman's life is turned upside down by the relentless pressure of serving her community's laundry needs, leading to a poignant exploration of her inner struggles.
