It is still too early for the spouses Francois and Mathilde Wasser to retire, but the tragedy has aged them ahead of time. After a terrorist attack occurred at the university where Francois taught, they went into the wilderness and settled in a cozy house far from painful memories and the bustle of the city. They are unable to take care of the garden and repairs alone, so the Wassers hired Louis, a charming young man with a dark past, but a jack of all trades. The young man becomes closer to the elderly spouses much closer than they expected. How quickly can a random person you meet become a member of the family? And what do people risk by rushing to trust an overly friendly stranger?..