In a picturesque coastal village in 1920s France, a young fisherman leads a quiet, monotonous life. His routine is disrupted by the arrival of an enigmatic woman who awakens in him a burning desire and a whirlwind of emotions. This woman, a symbol of a life filled with passion and adventure, unleashes the protagonist's most primitive instincts, causing him to question his loyalty to his simple life and the familial bonds he has cultivated.