Thirty-two-year-old Thomas suffers from agoraphobia, and this is making his life unbearable. He stopped working eight years ago, invested all his money and now lives in a luxurious apartment, which he never leaves. He never sees anyone, at least not in flesh and blood: his sole means of communication is his videophone. After eight years of unsuccessful treatment, Thomas's therapist, Mr Gillion, decides to intervene in his patient's life by enrolling him in a lonely hearts' club, in spite of his protestations. But Thomas honestly has no need for company, and he certainly has no desire to get married or even to fall in love. Why can't people just leave him alone?