Christopher Newman, a self-made millionaire, arrives in France after the Civil War, seeking cultural enlightenment and treasures. Instead, he becomes entangled in the city's nightlife and falls for Claire de Cintré, a woman traumatized by her abusive late husband. Her brother Valentin, an artist, forms a partnership with Christopher, while their mother pushes for the family's interests.
The American
Christopher Newman, a wealthy American, leaves the US after the Civil War in pursuit of cultural refinement and treasure hunting, only to find himself swept up in Paris' vibrant nightlife and head over heels for the enchanting Claire de Cintré.
