Alexandre learns that his father, whom he didn't know very well, has left him a pig farm on a small farm in the Dauphiné region. This is a fortunate turn of events for him: by selling it, Alexandre can pay off his debts. But to claim this inheritance, Alexandre must win the ultimate prize at an agricultural competition with a pig named "Big Jim." Luck continues to smile on the new owner because, after a few setbacks, Alexandre finally manages to get the animal's value recognized.

Colette, fifty years old and devoted to her children, sees her life turned upside down the day she inherits her aunt's house. Indeed, this mother of a family, who had led an overly quiet life, suddenly transforms into a happy and elegant woman.