Charles Renard, a police officer who has lost his hearing following an ear injury during an operation, is entrusted upon his return to work with the investigation of credit card thefts committed by a woman who uses newspaper classified ads to lure her prey.

Robert and Maria's marriage has derailed. He is having an affair with a mysterious exotic dancer, while Maria has become fascinated by internet sex. Can traditional morals apply in modern life, or are we just monkeys and robots?