In Napoleonic France, two army officers, the calm yet stubborn Gabriel Feraud and the impulsive and arrogant Armand d'Hubert, cross paths in a dark confrontation that will trigger a series of violent and passionate encounters over the years. It all begins with a minor misunderstanding at a party, but soon it becomes a personal obsession for both men. Trapped in a spiral of honor and vengeance, each duel turns into a new cycle of resentment and glorification of war and masculinity.
As the story unfolds, time passes and the historical context changes, yet the animosity between Feraud and d'Hubert remains as alive as it was at the beginning. From the battlefields to the crowded streets, their encounters reflect the shifting social and political landscape, where dueling becomes a metaphor for the internal struggle both men face. With each duel, the tension escalates, while their personal lives are also explored, revealing the devastating effect this enmity has on their loved ones and on themselves.
Caught in this deadly dance, Feraud and d'Hubert must grapple with the consequences of their rivalry, questioning whether they will ever be able to free their souls from a battle that transcends the physical. A powerful meditation on honor, loyalty, and the corrosive nature of hatred, urging us to reflect on how far we would go for a mere slight.