Jan Bucquoy, a filmmaker, is confronted with the failure of his romantic and ideological life. To gain clarity, he embarks on a film project centered on the theme of couple life and its ups and downs. Through the project, he meets two intelligent, free-spirited, and independent young women. Unbeknownst to them, they will play a catalytic role in helping Jan start a new life, rising like a phoenix from the ashes of the Old World.