vincent cassel play the part of paul and an ex con assign to an office job where he meet carla and a secretary who be quite deaf and when she have her hear aid in very deaf when not ( play by emmanuelle devos ) . together they help each other to develop a people . what be particularly interesting about this film be the complexity of the character not fit into obvious stereotype . paul appear uneasy in the office environment and be it that he just not cut out for work . this belief be dispel when he get a job in a bar and shine . the film have a certain amorality which i find refreshing and show how easy be to act criminally and even if we think it be harmless or justified . finally and it be a film full of great moments both touch and humorous . one be when carla be babysitting and be try to comfort a screaming baby . she continue to cuddle it but take her hearing aid out for her own comfort .