Matthew is a widowed, world-weary professor living alone in Paris. He sees no meaningful future for himself-until he meets Pauline, a free-spirited young dance instructor. From their first meeting, each provides what the other needs: someone to call family. Even as they both struggle to heal the wounds of their troubled pasts-including Matthew's attempts to reconnect with his estranged children-the bond they form leads them to rediscover the joy that only family and true friendship can offer.