"Xavier" (Roman Duris) may not be the ideal husband, and it was easy to sympathize with him when his wife, "Wendy" (Kelly Reilly), announces her intention to move to America, taking their two children along for the ride—regardless of his feelings. She’s found someone new, “John” (Peter Hermann), and is proceeding as planned. This situation unexpectedly clarifies what's important to Xavier, as he realizes he can't ima…

The third installment, beginning with "The Spanish Apartment" and carrying on with "Russian Dolls," revisits Xavier’s life and his ongoing issues. The performers return from earlier chapters, and they are all quite good, complemented by the children in the cast who also do a commendable job. This section portrays Xavier's turbulent existence once more, but it comes across as more unified and brighter than before; …