Johnny is a petite waif-like waitress working in a diner, lonely for love. She develops a crush on gay garbage collector Krassky, who is attracted to her boyish looks. Already an unconventional relationship, matters are further complicated by their inability to consummate it.

What to expect from Serge Gainsbourg’s directorial debut? Venturing outside of his recording career was in this case a total success for the enfant terrible: this sensual tale of doomed love is as charming and romantic as his music. And it stars Jane Birkin & burly Warhol superstar, Joe Dallesandro!