A glance behind the polished façade, reveals the greed and lust of a wealthy family ready to pay any price to protect its name from scandal. The suspicious death of Monsieur Latille, CEO of the family business, plunges his wife and unstable son into a clash of wills -- and Geneviève, his mistress (and their lovechild), into a desperate situation. Flirtatious Madame Latille, and her son, Anatole, a would-be priest, conspire to "wipe the family slate clean", Edward a professor on sabbatical (who brings a secret message to M. Latille shortly before his death), becomes the surprise defender of the attractive young mistress. His good looks, quiet manner and excellent French, opens all doors. A jealous Anatole is horrified when he meets in father"s lovechild; Jean-Claude is the spitting-image of his handsome father. Yet it is Anatole"s mother, who triggers the ultimate insult by arranging for Jules, her artist and lover, to enter the boy"s portrait in an international contest. In a blind rage Anatole hires his "friends" in the Mafia to settle the score - with stunning, unexpected results!