The film tells the story of Pierre (played by Gilles Lellouche), a 20-year-old man who is struggling to come to terms with the recent death of his father. Pierre's mother, Manie (played by Nathalie Richard), is a free-spirited and unconventional woman who tries to connect with her son in her own unique way. As Pierre navigates his grief and sense of identity, he finds himself drawn into a complex and often fraught relationship with his mother.
