How to Be a Good Wife

Set in Alsace, France, the film follows Paulette Van Der Beck as she runs a housekeeping school alongside her husband. As traditional gender roles dictate, the purpose of the school is to train young girls to become subservient housewives. However, following her husband's unexpected death and discovery of financial troubles at the school, Paulette must take charge. The narrative unfolds as she prepares for a prominent housekeeping competition on television, sparking introspection among Paulette and her students.The backdrop of the 1968 nationwide protests further fuels their growing discontent with societal norms. As Paulette reconnects with her former flame André and collaborates with her quirky stepsister Gilberte and stern nun Marie-Therese, she finds herself at the forefront of a new revolution within the school's walls. This heartwarming story delves into the journey of self-discovery and liberation as these once subservient women learn to challenge societal expectations and forge their own paths in life.