They are usually harvested in the Netherlands and consumed in Belgium: mussels. Why do we love this odd animal so much and how does it end up on our plate? "L'amour des Moules" sheds light on the life of the Dutch mussel and its relationship to man. Mussels are more than just food. A gynaecologist in Leuven is researching if mussel slime can save the lives of unborn babies and a biologist compares the sex life of mussels and people. An intimate, atmospheric portrait of our favorite shellfish. Music by Tuur Florizoone.