Wolves of the sea

Aboard a prison ship bound for the penal colony of Cayenne, a volatile group of convicts endures the rolling sea, armed guards, and the suffocating confinement of the hold. Among them are Little Buddha, who dreams of an honest life and a wine shop; the Toper, a fatalistic philosopher; Carrots, forever judging his fellow criminals; and the sinister Kanaka. Their rough banter masks a more urgent concern: whether the long-awaited plan will begin today or tomorrow.

At the center of their whispered conversations stands Chéri-Bibi, a legendary outlaw whose reputation inspires both loyalty and fear. As arguments over crime, justice, and the limits of decency reveal the prisoners’ clashing loyalties, tension steadily gathers within the floating prison. With danger locked behind bars and rebellion looming somewhere below deck, this dark maritime adventure promises treachery, violence, and secrets that reach far beyond the convict cages.