Etienne comes to Paris to study cinema and befriends fellow students Jean-Noel and Mathias, a mysterious guy, who seems to be the only one to know precisely what he wants from studies and life. Etienne dives into the bohemian world of cigarette smoke-filled intellectual parties and never-ending discussions on art, philosophy and politics. A true Parisian spirit with the sounds of Bach and Mahler in the background. Over time idealism turns to sadness and existential despair – what awaits in the future, what to do with life?