The film explores the sexual tension between a wife and a husband serving a long jail sentence.

Valerie Donzelli's performance in the film won her awards at the Seattle International Film Festival[1] and at the Valencia Festival of Mediterranean Cinema[2] Maïté (Valerie Donzelli) is the devoted young wife of Vincent (Bruno Todeschini), who is serving 7 years in prison for an unspecified crime.

One day Maïté is approached by a young man named Jean (Cyril Troley), who says his brother is also incarcerated for 7 years.

The affair takes a turn when Vincent finds out; instead of stopping them, he insists Jean tape their meetings.

However, as Jean leaves to take up a post in Lille, Vincent attempts suicide and in final scene she is seen walking confidently into the prison to visit him once again.