Beau Pere

Martine is killed in a car accident, leaving Rémi a widower and throwing his quiet life into turmoil. The tragedy also unsettles their household, affecting his relationship with Marion, who is his 14-year-old stepdaughter. The loss sets the emotional stakes for the rest of the story.

Following Martine's death, Marion expresses a wish to stay with Rémi in their apartment. Her biological father, Charly, who dislikes Rémi, intervenes and takes Marion away. The separation marks the first fracture in the fragile family dynamic.

Marion comes back and takes up babysitting to help make ends meet. Rémi continues to give piano lessons, trying to maintain some normalcy in their strained living arrangement. The pair begins navigating a renewed proximity that hints at deeper tensions.

Marion tells Rémi that she is physically attracted to him, exposing a dangerous desire. Rémi resists due to her young age and the ethical boundaries between them. The moment deepens the moral conflict at the heart of the film.

Marion's anemia requires medical attention, so she is sent to the mountains with her father Charly for care. This separation distance compels Rémi to confront his own vulnerabilities. The change of scenery underscores the emotional distance growing between them.

A broken man, Rémi loses his apartment and ends up living with friends Simone and Nicolas. The displacement mirrors his internal collapse and the deterioration of his personal life. His new situation forces him into closer proximity with Marion and the consequences of their affair.

Despite the distance between them, Rémi and Marion reunite and consummate their relationship in a hotel. This discreet encounter marks a pivotal turn in their dangerous affair and foreshadows the fragility of their bond. The moment is a contrast to their earlier boundaries.

Marion comes back to live with Rémi in a run-down, condemned house. Although he tentatively resists further sexual advances, he gradually gives in to the relationship. The environment reflects their moral disarray and escalating desperation.

During a surprise visit, Charly glimpses Rémi and Marion embracing. He asks whether they are having an affair, and Rémi challenges him. Charly apologizes for interrupting and leaves, adding strain to all involved.

While babysitting Nathalie, Marion discovers she has the flu and rushes to Rémi for help. He borrows money to buy medicine and ends up meeting Nathalie's mother, Charlotte, who is also a skilled piano player. This encounter opens a new romantic prospect for Rémi.

Rémi is drawn to Charlotte's talent and warmth, and he begins pursuing her. The attraction provides him with a new escape from the chaos of Marion's entangled presence in his life. Charlotte's own piano skills anchor their growing connection.

Feeling left behind and hurt by Rémi, Marion packs her belongings and leaves Rémi's place. She tells Charly that she intends to move back in with him, recommitting to her uncertain family dynamic. The decision marks a final pull away from Rémi.

In emotional anguish over losing Marion, Rémi visits Charlotte and they have sex. Nathalie witnesses their encounter, while Rémi and Charlotte remain unaware that she is watching. The scene cements Rémi's shift toward Charlotte and adds a new layer of tension to Marion's world.