法语导演伊斯梅尔·维亚尔,正在创作一部以外交官伊凡为主角的电影。他正处于重温自己过去的苦难时光,因为与师父兼岳父布鲁姆同类似的痛心,他还是在失去妻子之后的痛苦中沉淀。然而与此同时,他已经和西尔维娅开始了新的生活,她成为了伊斯梅尔的光明。但 sudden return of Carol interrupted this new life, leaving after Westly. Refusing to face Carol again, he stopped shooting and retreated to his hometown in Northern France, Lorraine, living a secluded life as if shrouded by spirits.