Author Edgar Piccoli (Michel Piccoli) retreats to a remote island with his pregnant wife Mylène (Catherine Deneuve) to recover from a car accident and work on his novel. As he crafts his story, the inhabitants of the island become characters in his fantastical tale, leading to a mysterious interplay between creation and existence. Varda offers a whimsical reflection on the artistic process and the power of imagination. Subtitles.