The film begins with the friendship and adventures of two good friends who are the sons of wealthy and powerful families; however, events unfold when one of the families goes bankrupt.
A collage film, a dialogue between mother and the unborn child, the film can be seen as a personal self-analysis by René Paquot, who dreamily delivers his conflicts with maternal, medical and religious authority.
The actual Viscount Arnau wants to acquire the power and fame that had their ancestors. For this reason decided to hav many children, preferably males, to revive the Empire.
Monika is young, beautiful and a virgin. She is only 16 years old, and, beside getting the attention of all her classmates, she also attracts older men.
Kenan's wife is murdered by five people, and his daughter is sent to a children's home. Kenan kills four of his wife's five murderers, but is sent to prison and sentenced to 20 years.