Edouard is the head of a huge family, and his second wife Jeanne, who recently delivered a child, has had enough of his philandering. Edouard's girls face their own emotional shock waves when their parents' marriage breaks down. Sidone is married to a fellow musician but is scared of playing in front of an audience, while Dina, who is in a relationship with writer Paul, wants more from her daily life. Seven years have passed, and Edouard is now critically ill. The family discusses their concerns, aspirations, and anxieties.