In 18th century France, during the French Revolution, Jean Valjean, an unemployed woodman, is arrested for stealing bread to feed his family and sentenced to five years in prison. After 19 years, he's released but forced to carry identification labeling him a thief, making him unwelcome in society.
Les Miserables
A former prisoner, Jean Valjean, is relentlessly pursued by a ruthless lawman, Javert, who is driven by a sense of duty and a personal vendetta.