The atmosphere of false serenity mastered in this tragedy brought international recognition to Deray and reunited former Schneider Delon couple on screen with undeniably electric results. Jean-Paul and Marianne spend lazy holidays at their villa in idyllic Southern France. However when Harry and his attractive young daughter Penelope show up, the dreamy summer days are suddenly filled with unspoken tension and jealousy. The shimmering swimming pool becomes the scene of a crime of passion.