In a large building in a Parisian district, Elsa lives alone. Her young neighbor Alice hears her playing the piano at home and enjoys it. Elsa suggests that she learn the piano and offers to play it at home, when she is not there. Alice thus gets into the habit of living in Elsa's apartment several times a week.

In a large building in a Parisian district, Elsa lives alone. Her young neighbor Alice hears her playing the piano at home and enjoys it. Elsa suggests that she learn the piano and offers to play it at home, when she is not there. Alice thus gets into the habit of living in Elsa's apartment several times a week.

Lina, a film director, learns from her friend Judith that Bastien, the highly professional sound editor she works with, is a serial seducer. Lina doesn't pay much attention to it, especially as she can't see any signs of him corroborating this reputation, but those around her keep asking her questions...

Lina, a film director, learns from her friend Judith that Bastien, the highly professional sound editor she works with, is a serial seducer. Lina doesn't pay much attention to it, especially as she can't see any signs of him corroborating this reputation, but those around her keep asking her questions...

This is the story of an actor who trains, a man who remembers, a son who mourns. It is also the story of a book, and of a character who enters into it.

Les Belles Portes neighbourhood. Elsa is staying at her father's house while he is away on holiday, when her brother Jacques unexpectedly comes back from China.

Les Belles Portes neighbourhood. Elsa is staying at her father's house while he is away on holiday, when her brother Jacques unexpectedly comes back from China.

Les Belles Portes neighbourhood. Elsa is staying at her father's house while he is away on holiday, when her brother Jacques unexpectedly comes back from China.

Les Belles Portes neighbourhood. Elsa is staying at her father's house while he is away on holiday, when her brother Jacques unexpectedly comes back from China.

Les Belles Portes neighbourhood. Elsa is staying at her father's house while he is away on holiday, when her brother Jacques unexpectedly comes back from China.