Bruno, Chief of Police

Bruno Courrèges, the charming and unhurried Chief of Police in the idyllic village of St. Denis, embodies the leisurely pace of French country life, prioritizing local traditions, culinary delights, and community harmony over rigid law enforcement. A former soldier, he possesses a gun he rarely carries and arrest powers he seldom uses. This tranquil existence is irrevocably altered by the brutal murder of an elderly North African immigrant, a veteran of the French army. The politically charged nature of the crime thrusts Bruno into an unfamiliar world of serious investigation, compelling him to balance his cherished routines—enjoying gourmet food, local markets, and scenic strolls—with a high-stakes inquiry. Paired with Isabelle, a sharp young policewoman from Paris, Bruno initially suspects anti-immigrant militants. However, as they uncover the victim's complex past, revealing layers of wartime secrets and personal betrayals, Bruno's intuition guides him towards a far more intricate motive, challenging his perceptions of justice and community.