Paul (Mathieu Amalric) is stalled in both his academic career and his romantic life. He can't bring himself to complete his dissertation, and has decided that his long-term relationship with Esther (Emmanuelle Devos) is at a dead end. More his style is Sylvia (Marianne Denicourt), who, unfortunately, happens to be engaged to his best friend. When Paul finally breaks it off with Esther, it lets loose the sexual floodgates, which lead to romantic complications beyond his wildest dreams!