Suzanne is "Potiche"; a beautiful, subservient wife dedicated to the selfish whims of her tyrannical husband. But after the exploited workers of his umbrella factory decide to strike, Suzanne takes on the role as head of the company to great success. Although business and personal politics are about to collide with the arrival of Maurice, a charming union leader and a former lover of Suzanne's. A witty, satirical romantic comedy from the director of ‘8 Women’.