The Gilded Cage

In a posh neighbourhood in Paris, Maria and José Ribeiro have lived in their small concierge quarters on the ground floor of a 19th century storied apartment building for almost thirty years. This Portuguese emigrant couple is liked by everyone over the years; Maria, an excellent concierge, and José, a marvellous building site supervisor, have become an indispensable part of the daily lives of everyone around them. They are so highly appreciated and well integrated that when they have a chance to fulfil their dream of returning to Portugal and living in comfort, no one wants to see the Ribeiros leave.

Just how far will their family, neighbours, and their employers go to make them stay? And deep down, do Maria and José really want to leave France and flee their precious gilded cage?