A French boarding school run by priests seems to be a haven from World War II until a new student arrives. Occupying the next bed in the dormitory to the top student in his class, the two young boys begin to form a bond.

During the events of May 1968 in France, different worldviews of conflicting relatives are collide in their family estate.

A member of Parliament falls passionately in love with his son's fiancée despite the dangers of discovery.

New York actors rehearse Chekhov's "Uncle Vanya" in a dilapidated theatre.