In the docks of Bordeaux a well-known homosexual was murdered. Police Inspector Michel Verta starts investigating, when he falls in love with Bernard, a handsome young musician. This not only threatens his family life but also his integrity, for he is married with a child and Bernard is one of the murder suspects.

A la suite d'un crime, les hasards de l'enquete amenent le commissaire principal Michel Varta a faire la connaisssance d'un jeune musicien, Bernard. L'attrait qu'ils eprouvent l'un pour l'autre et la liaison qui s'ensuit, seront compromis le jour ou Bernard sera directement implique dans un meurtre.