A widowed British businessman (John Malkovich) takes a job as a butler of a manor house in France to keep alive the memories of his late French wife. His life takes a turn as he navigates the eccentric behavior of the lady of the manor and the household staff. The arrival of this very British guest spurs them back to life, prompting them to start working together to restore the manor’s former beauty. The result will be a new lease of life for the Beauvillier estate and everyone living on it.