Late summer in Paris. Former lawyer Clémence is working on her debut novel and discovering her desire for women. But when her soon-to-be ex-husband Laurent finds out about her affairs, everything falls apart. He prevents Clémence from seeing their son Paul and demands sole custody. What follows is a years-long court battle in which Clémence fights not only for the right to be part of her son's life, but also for her sexual and intellectual self-determination.