Is There a Frenchman in the House?

Horace Tumelat, a powerful politician was raised by his uncle Eusèbe. He has to find a letter written by his uncle who committed suicide. The uncle Eusèbe (Alexandre Rignault) of high-ranking politician Horace Tumelat (Victor Lanoux) commits suicide, but his suicide note cannot be found. In his search, the politician comes across dodgy journalists and cunning rivals - but also a young woman with whom he falls madly in love.