Anne runs for re-election to the town council shepherded by Matthieu her fellow candidate and campaign manager. Her husband Gérard a businessman and philanderer hates the campaign and feels vindication when a nasty leaflet circulates about their family history. His son François just back from the U.S. is in love with his step-sister Michèle and she with him although something is amiss besides their being cousins. Watching it all is their elderly Aunt Line who has her own haunting memories. A death in World War II and a death on election night collapse time in the perpetual present and bring unexpected expiation. There's a lot to celebrate.