In a small Belgian village during the 15th century, life unfolds peacefully, marked by routine and local traditions. Everything changes with the arrival of a group of Spanish soldiers coming to collect taxes. The village finds itself divided between the desire to resist and the need to adapt to new circumstances. With the help of a clever woman from the village, the inhabitants decide to organize a kermesse, a sort of festival, to celebrate their customs while simultaneously trying to outsmart the soldiers.
As the festival unfolds, the village transforms into a colorful fair full of games and music, where tensions and rivalries are hidden behind smiles and festivities. However, not everything is fun; the characters reveal their true intentions: some seek romance, others seek power, while others simply want to take the opportunity for revenge. The conflict becomes inevitable when the soldiers begin to desire participation in the festival, unleashing a whirlwind of comedic entanglements and misunderstandings.
Through a clever script filled with social satire, the film portrays the struggle between resistance and submission, all wrapped in the light and mocking tone of comedy. In the end, the village must decide whether to unite against their oppressors or to go with the flow of the moment, leaving the audience reflecting on the value of identity and community in the face of adversity.