Male duality

In a modern world where expectations of men are as contradictory as they are complex, Maxime, a disoriented thirty-something, navigates the maze of interpersonal relationships and male identity.

Raised in a society that values sensitivity and emotion in men as much as strength and dominance, Maxime struggles to find his place. On one hand, his girlfriend, Charlotte, encourages his gentle and empathetic sides, urging him to express his emotions without reservation. On the other hand, his childhood friends and the male role models he has long admired advise him not to show weakness, to remain strong and stoic.

At work, Maxime finds himself confronted by colleagues who question his masculinity when he prefers to discuss rather than fight for promotions. These subtle comments about his "fragility" disturb him, intensifying his doubts about his masculine identity.

Meanwhile, a series of chance encounters with other men in similar situations leads him to realize that social pressure compels many men to hide their vulnerability behind a façade of hardness. Each of these men, whether they meet in bars, social events, or even during therapy sessions, shares his own dilemma between satisfying cultural expectations and honoring his true inner nature.

His tumultuous journey teaches him that self-acceptance and understanding of others are essential keys to navigating a world where relationships between men and women are constantly evolving.