In this French drama written and directed by Guillaume Nicloux, Isabelle Huppert and Gérard Depardieu play a divorced couple. They have not seen each other for years and are here to answer to an invitation from their son Michael, a photographer, which they received after his suicide, six months ago. Despite the absurdity of the situation, they decide to follow the initiatory program designed by Michael. Both must put aside their differences and travel to Death Valley, California, to honor his final wish.