In the bustling heart of Paris, a good-natured and somewhat disheveled bookseller, who leads a monotonous and routine life, finds himself caught up in a series of unexpected events when a scruffy and adventurous man, who has just attempted suicide by throwing himself into the Seine River, enters his life. The bookseller, with his endearing and stubborn compassion, decides to rescue him, taking him to his home with the intention of helping him reintegrate into society.
As the stranger settles into his home, their cohabitation turns hilariously chaotic. This new tenant, dignified by his free-spirited and carefree nature, transforms the bookseller's life, pulling him out of his shell and challenging his conventions. Soon, the atmosphere of the house fills with laughter and madness, but also with tension, as their differing lifestyles begin to clash. While the bookseller tries to cling to his orderly life, the influence of his new friend unleashes a series of entanglements that disrupt not only his existence but also that of his wife and close circle.
The film plays with themes of class, madness, and the pursuit of freedom, reflecting the struggle between order and chaos. In a subtle twist, the story of this unlikely friendship calls into question the social conventions of the time, leaving the audience in a blend of laughter and reflection on the true nature of happiness. A gem of 1930s cinema that you won’t want to miss!