In a city marked by routine and pain, a travel guide writer, Macon Leary, lives his life in a state of apathy following the tragic death of his son. The first scene makes it clear that he is not an adventurous type; rather, he is a fanatic of the predictable and the safe. Alongside his family, he tries to piece his life back together, but each attempt feels more like a challenge than a relief.
Everything changes when his wife, exhausted by monotony, decides to separate, leaving Macon at a crossroads. It is at this point that he meets Muriel, an outgoing and somewhat chaotic woman who plans her life in a completely opposite way to Macon's. In her attempt to help him overcome his grief, she pushes him out of his comfort zone, leading him to experience things he would never have imagined.
As their relationship develops, Macon begins to question not only his approach to life but also what it truly means to be alive. Through moments of tenderness and comedy, the film explores the capacity to heal and the possibility of rediscovering oneself amidst the storm. With a stellar cast and a script that combines subtlety with emotion, Macon’s journey toward recovery and happiness feels as real as life itself, reminding us that sometimes the unexpected is exactly what we need the most.