Paul (Xavier Beevos Xavier Beauvois) is a young artist who has long maintained a physical relationship with a middle-aged woman named Helen (Catherine Deneuve Catherine Deneuve). Helen loved Paul deeply, but Paul's attitude was obviously a little erratic. Hot and cold, he made Helen wonder that all Paul really wanted was her body. Helen's growing possessiveness makes Paul feel painful and bored. At the same time, Paul becomes acquainted with an artist named Serge (Daniel Duvall Daniel Duval). Serge's outstanding talent attracts Paul, who dreams of working with him. In fact, Serge is currently in trouble, his wife has committed suicide, and his own spirit is on the verge of collapse.