Madame Jouve, the narrator, tells the tragedy of Bernard and Mathilde. Bernard was living happily with his wife Arlette and his son Thomas. One day, a couple, Philippe and Mathilde Bauchard, moves into the next house. This is the accidental reunion of Bernard and Mathilde, who had a passionate love affair years ago. The relationship revives... A somber study of human feelings.
        
        
                
            Directed by:
                        François Truffaut                    
        
                
            Starring:
                        Gérard Depardieu,                        Fanny Ardant,                        Henri Garcin,                        Michèle Baumgartner,                        Roger Van Hool,                        Véronique Silver