Moments and aspects of the life of a contemporary married couple undergoing a metamorphosis.
Jacqueline is married to Maître André, but is in love with her lover Clavaroche, a fiery officer stationed in the city. In order to avert Master André's suspicions about his wife's fidelity, Clavaroche suggests that Jacqueline take a "Chandelier".
Spinoza, attempting to discover why his son committed suicide, meets his girlfriend and his rival for her affections.