chloe in the afternoon

Synopsis

Frédéric’s perfectly ordered life passes by pleasantly enough. He’s married to the woman he loves, is the father of an adorable little girl, and has set up a prosperous business with a colleague. He even has free time to idle and enjoy the pleasures of Parisian life. One afternoon, Chloé, his best friend’s ex-girlfriend, turns up in his office after several years’ absence. Unlike Frédéric, she leads a bohemian life. Although he at first keeps his distance and treats her coldly, Chloé is not offended. She regularly returns and becomes a welcome distraction in Frédéric’s monotonous daily life. One afternoon, he finds himself in her garret lodging…