In 1930s Algeria, the daily life of an indifferent Frenchman is shaken by the death of his mother and a fateful encounter on a beach.
Madeleine Verdier, a penniless actress is accused of the murder of a famous producer. With the help of her best friend she proves that, she is acquitted for self-defense. Then begins a life of glory and success, until truth comes to light.
-Alain, a business man in a hurry, short after the time. In his life, no place for recreation or the family. When a day, a stroke makes him lose the language and use a word for another one....