Jeanne will be 40 soon. She has been married to Nicolas for almost 20 years. They live in Paris. A journalist, Jeanne is cerebral, rational, ambitious and imperturbable, and she cares about appearances. Deep inside, she is actually suffering and bored. Life seems bland, and true happiness outside her reach. One summer evening in Sète, on the Mediterranean shore, she runs into Christophe, the love of her youth. Instinctive, sensual, fun-loving, rebellious and carefree, he’s everything Jeanne isn’t.

Yet it’s love at first sight. For a few months, Jeanne finally feels at one with herself and the world around her. For the sake of the chance of finally living a radiantly happy and vibrant life, she decides to walk away from her old life. But can that starry-eyed feeling last?

Can you really love someone who’s completely different from you? Jeanne – now a responsible adult – runs into the love of her youth, who is still living practically like a beach bum.