Frances Price, a once-wealthy socialite, finds herself facing financial ruin after the death of her husband. With her inheritance dwindling and their assets seized, Frances decides to leave her lavish life in New York behind. She plans a move to Paris, accompanied by her adult son, Malcolm. The duo's journey is unplanned and whimsical, as they board a cruise ship bound for France with the last remnants of their fortune. As they adjust to their new life in the French capital, they adapt to living in a borrowed apartment lent by Frances's friend, Joan. Their transition to a simpler life involves encounters with eccentric Parisian characters, notably including a psychic, while Frances grapples with her new reality and what remains of her former identity.

In Paris, Frances confronts the issues and strained relationships from her past, leading her to a period of introspection and existential musings. Malcolm, caught between his mother's overbearing influence and his desire for independence, finds himself struggling with his romantic entanglements and seeking personal resolve. Their along-with peculiarities continues as small-bizarre adventures unfold through Paris's charming streets. Simultaneously, Frances remains haunted by the presence of her late husband, whose spirit seems to linger in unexpected forms. As life in Paris progresses, these humble realizations create an environment ripe for contemplation, humor, and poignant observations on life’s fleeting nature, driving both mother and son to confront their complex relationship and choices made amidst financial decline.