The film begins with a straightforward, albeit unusual, proposition: François, a lonely office clerk who claims to have won the lottery, offers the beautiful prostitute Daniela 100,000 euros a month to live with him until his money runs out. This setup immediately introduces the core theme—the attempt to "buy" domestic bliss and genuine affection. According to reviewers on IMDb , the film functions as a "divertissement" centered on a man trying to purchase a dream life, highlighting the loneliness of middle-aged bachelors. Surrealism and Emotional Complexity