The production is noted for its high aesthetic standards and attention to historical detail, which sets it apart from other films of its genre from that era.

: Set in the summer of 1914, 16-year-old Roger (Fabrice Josso) returns from boarding school to his family's villa. Amidst the outbreak of World War I, most adult men leave for the front, leaving Roger as the only male on the estate. Brimming with sexual curiosity, Roger explores his sexual awakening with various women in the household, including maids, his governess, and relatives.