Failed London banker Max Skinner inherits his uncle's vineyard in Provence, where he spent many childhood holidays. Upon his arrival, he meets a woman from California who tells Max she is his long-lost cousin and that the property is hers.

Aurora, a finicky woman, is in search of true love while her daughter faces marital issues. Together, they help each other deal with problems and find reasons to live a joyful life.

Michael Blanco arrives in Los Angeles. He dreams of becoming a movie star. There are 900,000 others like him in this city. Michael Blanco is Belgian. He is in his early thirties. He does not speak English perfectly. He is not very tall. He is not very handsome. As an actor, he has no experience worth mentioning. But he still has his courage, his candor, and his generosity. Michael Blanco is the story of a desire that is constantly thwarted.