Everything is perfect in this man's life: he is rich, good-looking and above all, he is happy. During his spare time, he loves to antique, always looking for old objects with history. One day, while he is bargain-hunting, he discovers a small piece of furniture and can't resist buying it. He finds by chance a hideout in the piece of furniture, where lies a woman's braid. At first, he finds it very intriguing. But then he realizes he can't stop thinking about the woman who owned this braid. Finally, he ends up falling in love with her, through this braid. Nevertheless, this unconditional love for a dead girl will lead him to madness and disaster...