Colonel Chabert, a war veteran, is presumed dead after being severely wounded in the French-Russian Napoleonic war. He later recovers and returns to Paris, only to discover that his "widow" has remarried and is using his fortune to elevate her new husband's social standing. Determined to reclaim his wealth and reputation, Chabert enlists the help of a lawyer to take legal action.
Colonel Chabert
Colonel Chabert, a French war veteran, returns to Paris after being presumed dead following a brutal injury during the French-Russian Napoleonic war. He seeks to reclaim his life and identity, only to discover his "widow", Anne, has moved on with her life and no longer recognizes him.