When the illustrator Jean-Jacques Sempé first draws the little duckling Nicolas, he immediately realizes that his friend René Goscinny must write a story about his adventures. As the artist friends work on their creation, Nicolas unexpectedly comes to life and starts questioning them about childhood. Through these conversations, the friends talk about their long friendship, successful careers, and also their hopeful and dream-filled childhood. This film is a great starting point to get to know the famous boy and his creators.