Despite his best efforts, Julian (Bruo Bradei) cannot resist goading his younger brother Fabrice (Didier Haudepin) into doing something dumb. They are returning together to their mother's country home for a holiday break. Julian fought in Indochina when it was still French, and the war still haunts him. His brother isn't out of school yet and has yet to bed his first woman. These two make poor company for their mother, who is about to lose her heart over yet another man. ~ Clarke Fountain, All Movie Guide