Stepping into an adult film shoot for the first time, 18-year-old sociology student Romain is captivated yet disillusioned. In the female-dominated environment, he encounters a colorful array of individuals weary of their lives and careers.

Romain stumbles upon his naked magazine cover, realising his image is circulating, bringing trouble with his teachers. He meets Isaure, his critical anarchist friend who questions the purpose of his pornographic experience.

Despite Isaure's reluctance and Linda's jealousy, Romain agrees to a second shoot. They film at a castle with an absurd scenario, where Romain plays a bisexual gardener. Dylan, an experienced actor, mentors him and shares the industry's rules.

Romain's declining fame takes a toll as he confronts his parents in a tense atmosphere. Meanwhile, public recognition on the streets adds to his troubles. Isaure fears the impact on their activism.

Romain goes to shoot a film by Josette Rigaud. He encounters Roméo, an aging actor returning to porn and the infamous Gas Meters from Hungary. Josette replaces Romain's actress with an unhealthy performer, pushing him beyond his consent.

The porn industry grapples with a syphilis epidemic, with 200 cases getting reported. production freezes, forcing performers to risky peep shows. Romain faces personal challenges as Linda's jealousy turns violent. Andrée suggests intervening.

Andrée supports Romain in escaping his toxic relationship with Linda. As roommates, they develop a platonic bond; Nominated for the X Awards, Romain's fame grows, leading him to contemplate a staged punch at Cannes.

Romain arrives at Cannes for the X industry gathering. Among the bustling preparations led by Valéry, he reunites with Andrée and Isaure. They plan their activism and demands. However, Romain is unsure if he possesses the strength to move forward.

Romain is convinced that an egalitarian and, above all, more artistic style of porn can be possible. He writes and directs his very first film. However, the experience proves more perilous than he imagined, and the shoot turns into a fiasco.

Now a director, Romain must cope with the sudden fame. When invited onto the set of the show Face à Face, he encounters harsh criticism. In the eyes of society, he is no longer the exploited, fledgling actor.

Thanks to Andrée's gift of the gab, Romain obtains permission to film at a stud farm run by a troublesome beatnik. Decisions are made by a show of hands, and each actor and actress has the opportunity to determine the limits of their consent.

Romain's recent media exposure leads him to face a stigma he wasn't prepared for. But, he does not give up on making his own films and lands a job with a major television network.

Romain understands that he must distance himself from this environment which is pulling him down and meets Sharon, a promising young camera operator who is not indifferent to his charm and especially his candour.

Romain meets Thérèse Robinson, a renowned photographer who's riding the porn chic wave developing in the fashion world. However, he quickly realises he's just prey.

Romain organises his third and final shoot; Andrée is not indifferent to Falco; tensions quickly rise between Sharon and Isaure, who doesn't approve of her relationship with Romain.

Romain finds a positive pregnancy test in the bathroom; gender relations are reversed, and Andrée wonders: what if men got pregnant?