A sweltering July evening on a Manhattan balcony. A cast-iron flowerpot shatters the chair Richard Sherman had been sitting in just seconds before. His upstairs neighbor has accidentally knocked over her tomato plant. This incident, which could have been fatal for Richard, turns out to be the best thing that could have happened to him.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Guillaume de TonquédecRichard Sherman | Richard Sherman |
 Alice Dufourla jeune femme | la jeune femme |
 Jacques FontanelDocteur Baker | Docteur Baker |
 Agathe DronneHélène Sherman | Hélène Sherman |
 François BureloupAristote | Aristote |
 Clément KochTom MacKenzie | Tom MacKenzie |