Dorothy (Simon Sinele Simone Signoret)'s husband is a man with a very strange temper. Not only that, but he is also ill in bed because of poor health. Dorothy has to take care of her diet and daily life. In addition, Dorothy's mother-in-law (Sylvie is acted the role of) is also a difficult old lady, weak character Dorothy everywhere under their control and command, living in fatigue and depression. By accident, Dorothy met her husband's friend Laurent (Rafael Raf Vallone), a gentle and honest man who comforted Dorothy's hurt heart. With the passage of time, the two gradually developed sincere feelings for each other. Unable to bear to see Dorothy continue to suffer, Laurent asked the two to elope. However, the plan was soon discovered by Dorothy's husband, and Dorothy was mercilessly placed under house arrest.