The divergent paths of three adult siblings collide with their mother, heiress to her uncle's exceptional 19th Century art collection, dies suddenly. Left to come to terms with themselves and their differences, Adrienne (Juliette Binoche) A successful New York designer, Frederic (Charles Berling) an economst and university professor in Paris, and Jeremie (Jeremie Revier) A dynamic businessman in China, confront the end of childhood, their shared memories, background and unique visions of the future.