In a dreamlike Paris of the 1960s, a lonely young man named Antoine finds himself trapped between his daily routine and a fantasy world he longs for. On Sundays, he escapes from his monotonous urban environment to explore a tea room in the charming town of Ville d'Avray, where the hours seem to slip away with the soft melody of a piano. It is there that he meets Cybèle, an enigmatic and lively woman who becomes the center of his obsession.
Cybèle, caught in an unhappy marriage, is a free spirit yearning to escape her everyday life. Her enchanting personality and emotional depth draw Antoine into a whirlwind of feelings he has never experienced before. As their unlikely friendship develops, the two characters explore their own frustrations and dissatisfaction, confronting the realities of their lives as Sundays become moments of liberation.
The film is a beautiful reflection on desire, loneliness, and the struggle for a sense of belonging. Caught between routine and the yearning for something more, Antoine and Cybèle must decide whether they can find happiness together or if their worlds are destined to remain apart. With nostalgic cinematography and a soundtrack that resonates with the characters' emotions, this captivating story reminds us that sometimes Sundays are just an illusion that fades with the return to reality.