A couple drops their child in kindergarten on a Friday morning. It's the grandmother who will pick him up at night and keep him for the weekend. They go on a trip to another country.
During a winter storm, Ursus offers shelter to two orphans, Gwynplaine and Déa; some years later, they are still living together. Gwynplaine has become a famous star, but his success threatens his relationships with Déa and Ursus.