Young Brenda (Kristen Scott Thomas Kristin Scott Thomas) lives with her husband Tony (James Wilby James Wilby) in a luxury estate on the outskirts of Paris, which Tony regards as his paradise, but Brenda has long been tired of living in isolation. A man named John (Rupert Graves Rupert Graves) appeared beside Brenda. Under the leadership of John, Brenda experienced the hustle and bustle of the social circle in Paris, and had a bad relationship with John. Taking advantage of the tragic death of Brenda's son in an accident, Brenda asked Tony for a divorce and was going to marry John. In order to protect Brenda's reputation, Tony did not hesitate to design and intend to bear the charge of cheating on himself. Who knew Brenda was still dissatisfied and forced Tony to sell the manor. In a fit of anger, Tony decided to go to Africa with the explorer he had met by chance.