Hélène
Three siblings comprise the latest generation in a family of puppeteers led with passion by their father. They are magicians of a kind, but can barely make ends meet, working mainly for the love of their craft. Their grandmother contributes too, not only as a seamstress but also as a repository of memories and wisdom. A tragic event will challenge the desire of each sibling to carry on.
Caroline
Jean is a "slow" man, he builds his life around his anxieties, and considers himself unsuited to life in society. He lives with Alex, who is a "fast" man. Passionate about aerodynamics and eurodance, Alex lives fast and asks himself as few questions as possible. One morning, he receives a fast friend, Lou, at their place, while Jean had also planned to receive a slow friend, Caroline.
Lydia
Julie hace un esfuerzo titánico para criar a sus dos hijos en las afueras de París y conservar al mismo tiempo su empleo en un hotel de lujo en el centro. Justo cuando consigue una entrevista para el trabajo que llevaba tiempo deseando, estalla una huelga general que paraliza todo el transporte público y pone en riesgo el delicado equilibrio que Julie había construido. Comienza entonces una carrera enloquecida contra el tiempo en la que Julie no puede permitirse flaquear.
Paris, summer 1942. Irene is a young, bubbly, 19-year-old Jewish girl. Her family watches her discover the world, friends, new love and a passion for the theatre. The aspiring actress is living her youthful life without a care in the world, but she does not know that time may be running out.
