A decade of humble existence as a football club's loyal servant has passed for Franck, who supplements his income through petty schemes and nocturnal watchman duties. His life takes a dramatic turn when he meets Salomé, the ex-lover of the team's star player, and they embark on a romantic affair. The arrival of Djibril Azembert, a legendary French footballer, sets the stage for a complicated love triangle between Franck, Salomé, and the aging sports icon.
On the Sly
A former soccer star, now in his 30s, has been working behind the scenes at his hometown club in Nantes for a decade, still struggling with the aftereffects of a persistent injury.