A man refuses all assistance from his daughter as he ages. As he tries to make sense of his changing circumstances, he begins to doubt his loved ones, his own mind, and even the fabric of his reality.

Patrick, who worships all things American, comes of age in a small village near a U.S. military base. Patrick is living a pleasant French life surround by a happy family and a lovely girlfriend. One day, by accident, he meets an American soldier who will change his life forever. The soldier introduces Patrick to American music, fun, freedom and women. Patrick decides to follow his dream of becoming a drummer and falls in love with an American girl....