A talented art student named Angélique (Audrey Tautou) is passionately in love with Dr. Loïc Le Garrec (Samuel Le Bihan), a handsome married man whom she believes will leave his wife, Rachel (Isabelle Carré). Loïc does leave Rachel after she miscarries, but eventually decides to stay in his marriage, causing Angélique to spiral into depression. However, as the story shifts from Angélique's perspective to Loïc's, the surprising truth about their relationship is revealed.