Roland and Corinne Durand set out for a romantic weekend escape to the French countryside and coast, each secretly harboring thoughts of infidelity. However, their plans quickly derail when they become trapped in an unexpected traffic jam, transforming their peaceful retreat into something far more chaotic and unpredictable.
What follows is an absurdist comedy filled with human folly and destruction as the couple encounters an array of eccentric characters, including the leader of the FLSO and a mysterious figure named Saint-Just. This hilarious yet bizarre journey showcases the couple's misadventures amid the pandemonium of the traffic jam, exploring themes of desire, fate, and the unexpected consequences of everyday situations.