In the 16th century in the Cévennes, a horse dealer by the name of Michael Kohlhaas leads a happy and prosperous family life. When a lord treats him unjustly, this pious, upstanding man raises an army and puts the country to fire and sword in order to have his rights restored.

Anne-Marie has a peaceful break-up with her boyfriend Alex, whom she doesn't love anymore. However, upon learning that another woman has come into his life, she becomes insanely jealous...

After a freak accident changes his perspective on life, a Parisian filmmaker meets a stranger who brings him to a commune that's populated by free-spirited women.

Bruno, accompaned by his friend Liliane, arrives at his father's place. His father lives alone in the middle of the countryside. Bruno wants to ask him something.

Christian is forty years old. Alone, he tours Paris and its suburbs on foot in search of a job, but cannot find one. He gives up his search, but continued to walk aimlessly until he is exhausted.