Now hunted again, Valjean hides in the shadows and seeks out Fantine’s daughter, Cosette. The child lives in misery under the abusive care of the Thenardiers. Valjean rescues her and flees through darkness and snow, beginning a new chapter as her guardian. Through love and protection, he finds new purpose. Javert remains an ever-looming threat. But in Cosette, Valjean discovers a reason to stay human.