In bliss, young Michel announces to his parents, Yvonne and Georges, that he wishes to marry Madeleine, the love of his life. However, his parents are appalled: possessive Yvonne can't stand the thought of losing the apple of her eye, and Georges, too, who has a skeleton in the closet, opposes this union. And, as if that weren't enough, Aunt Léonie steps in to lend them a hand. Can love survive with such terrible parents?—Nick Riganas
Michel is in love with Madeleine, so he decides to tell his parents of his intention to marry her. He thinks his announcement is innocent enough; his engagement, however, threatens to reveal dark secrets lurking within his family's home.