On the cusp of his 50th birthday, Nacer Belkacem dreams of a better life. Yet, over the years, he has built himself an enviable position in the eyes of all: a loving family man, a happy husband, a model employee, and a respected citizen in his community. But the veneer is cracking. Beneath a seemingly perfect surface, Nacer has racked up expenses, made questionable investments, and is up to his neck in debt. On the brink of ruin, he devises a desperate plan to try to pull himself out of the water. You only have one life to earn your way to heaven...

My name is Louis Depre. I am 28 years old. I live in a hole called Montreal. I do not know what I like. I do not know who I like. I do not know what I want to do with my life. I do not know who I am. But one thing I know for sure - I'm not your friend. The other - good-looking, speaks pleasant seductive language I do not know. He was surrounded by friends - I do not. He's happy - I'm not. Another recently moved next door. His mere presence is a constant reminder to me of my own worthless life...