The film depicts the love story and romance between the painter Pierre Bonnard and his wife, model, and muse Marthe.

[4] The film stars Cécile de France as Marthe and Vincent Macaigne as Pierre.

Chronoglogically the film is divided into four parts of the couple's life together [the] "early days" , 1914, 1918, and 1942.

[9] The film was partially shot in the city of Toulon and its surrounding area, located in the south of France.

[13] Screen International's Lisa Nesselson calls the film ..."a touching, visually fetching and educational look at the intertwining of art and stubborn romance".