A man, sexually maimed by his former wife, lives vicariously through her affairs.

Pierre and Georges both love Gretel who, in turn, is in love with Georges. Georges falls in love with another, Dolly, but the lover of the latter threatens to stop supporting him. Georges ends up finding Gretel, who forgives him, while Pierre steps aside to ensure their happiness.

An old man, facing the decline of his existence, fights an epic last stand on his birthday to awaken from his lethargic state and reunite with his family.