Port of Point-du-Jour

The film follows Emile, a steelworker in a car factory, who leads a quiet life as a confirmed bachelor approaching fifty. His routine is disrupted one night when a young girl, Madeleine, bursts into his apartment seeking refuge after a nearby café is burglarized. In an attempt to protect her, Emile pretends she is his lover during a police search.

As Madeleine shares her troubled past with Emile, the story delves into her severed ties with her family and struggles as an unwed mother. The film paints a stark picture of life in the underworld and the societal challenges faced by individuals like Madeleine. Emile's decision to send her to a safe place in the suburbs of Paris reflects his sense of duty and compassion amidst his solitary existence.