Lyon, present day. When widowed marine biologist Abel (Louis Garrel) learns that
his impulsive mum Sylvie (Anouk Grinberg) is once again re-marrying – this
time to an inmate she met whilst teaching theatre in prison – he’s much
more than uncomfortable. Doubting that convicted burglar Michel (Roschdy
Zem) is capable of turning over a new leaf, Abel’s protective streak kicks
in, and so with the help of his best friend Clémence (a sensational Noémie
Merlant), he begins tailing his new stepfather’s movements. Their amateur
sleuthing is quickly uncovered by Michel and triggers an unlikely – and
bold - business proposition for them both…
