Les Misérables, based on the novel by Victor Hugo, is a story of love, redemption, and the human condition set against the backdrop of 19th-century France. The story follows the journey of Jean Valjean, a former prisoner who seeks to redeem himself after being shown kindness by a bishop. Meanwhile, a police inspector named Javert is determined to capture Valjean and bring him back to justice. The story is woven together with themes of justice, morality, and the struggles of the French people during a time of great social change.