Jean Renault (François Damiens), actor of bygone glory, the unfortunate name (pronounced like ... Jean Reno), a fatal nightmare szczególarza reputation and an empty bank account gets one last chance - engagement as an assistant in the criminal case, led by a freshly baked Mrs. prosecutor (Géraldine Nakache).

Unusual role seems to be quite simple - is to play in the reconstruction of the deceased murder scene. However, cooperation with the lady prosecutor sparks from the beginning, because even in the silent role of Jean has a lot to say and interferes with the smallest element of the investigation.