The film stars Ludivine Sagnier, Bernard Giraudeau, Nicole Garcia, Julie Depardieu and Jean-Pierre Marielle.

The film provides insight into their relationships, including that between a young man, Julien, and a local girl, Lili.

She transfers her attentions from Julien to his mother's lover, an established filmmaker, who takes Lili on a trip to Paris.

Lili, who is by now an established actress, learns about it and works herself into its cast, becoming the star of the production.

However she does not resume her personal relationship with Julien, who remains faithful to his wife and young daughter.