Paul and Isabelle seemingly have the best of both worlds. They have each other and they also have a bit of afternoon delight on the side. Things fall apart when Paul becomes excessively jealous of Isabelle's trysting partner. Couples et amants (1994) is a close examination of relationships and the possibilities for true communication between men and women. Paul's lover, played by Lara Guirao, walks around buck naked for much of the movie, revealing a near perfect pair of pumpkins.