In the Deep South, a serial-killing preacher hunts two young children who know the whereabouts of a stash of money.

Francie and Joe live the usual playful, fantasy filled childhoods of normal boys. However, with a violent, alcoholic father and a manic depressive, suicidal mother the pressure on Francie to grow up are immense. When Francie's world turns to madness, he tries to counter it with further insanity, with dire consequences.

After a chaotic night of rioting in a marginal suburb of Paris, three young friends, Vinz, Hubert and Saïd, wander around unoccupied waiting for news about the state of health of a mutual friend who has been seriously injured when confronting the police.

A small-time hood must choose from among love, friendship and the chance to rise within the mob.

Two drifters bum around, visit earthy women and discuss opening a car wash in Pittsburgh.