When a woman is murdered and burned in a French mansion, her boyfriend seeks revenge on those responsible. The horrific events unfold as he uncovers dark secrets, ultimately leading to a shocking climax.

Antonin is a young French soldier who returns home from World War I to recover from his wounds. When he falls in love with a young widow, Antonin questions his role in battle and contemplates desertion as he recalls the horrors of war. He is pressured by his patriotic father to honor his military commitment even if it means he will die.

Olivier Larry, a young cartoonist, is looking for a woman to symbolize all the avowed or secret desires of today's public. He visits the abstract painter Salvador Dalloz and inspects his models in vain. Then he goes to a photo studio of a special kind. At night, he goes through the striptease boxes, always looking for the one he can draw.

According to Jesus' order, Peter and his companions disperse two by two for their first apostolic mission.