Carlo Lodoli is a young computer technician, married to Elena, a cultural mediator.

He then suggests to Elena that they invite Nadine and her two children, Felicite and Christian, to Giovanna's birthday party.

Later on having established their attraction for one another, Nadine asks Carlo to repair her computer in order to maintain contact.

The pair then make love in Nadine's living room, and begin an affair.

Carlo goes to live with his mother while Nadine is placed in the storage area of an apartment for women run by her sister Veronique.