The movie Delicacy is a romantic comedy-drama that tells the story of Nathalie, a young French woman who is left devastated after the sudden death of her husband. Despite her grief, she tries to move on with her life and returns to her job at a Parisian company. There, she meets Markus, a shy and awkward Swedish employee who has just been transferred to the Paris office.
Despite their differences, Nathalie and Markus forge an unlikely friendship that slowly blossoms into a romantic relationship. Together, they explore the beauty of Paris, share their hopes and fears, and learn to heal from their respective losses. However, as their romance deepens, Nathalie must confront her feelings of guilt and betrayal towards her late husband, who she still loves deeply.
As the two lovers navigate the complexities of their relationship, they must also deal with opposition from those around them, including Nathalie's former boss and friend, Charles, who secretly harbors feelings for her. In the end, Nathalie must decide whether to hold onto the past or embrace the future with Markus, who loves her unconditionally.
Delicacy stars Audrey Tautou as Nathalie and François Damiens as Markus, and is directed by David Foenkinos and Stéphane Foenkinos. The movie is based on David Foenkinos' bestselling novel La Délicatesse, which was published in 2009.