In a small and picturesque French village, life seems to flow as calmly as the river that surrounds it. The postman, an enthusiastic and somewhat clumsy man named François, is a person filled with hope who dreams of the arrival of progress and modernity. When he learns that a neighboring village is hosting a circus show with impressive acrobatics and advanced techniques, François becomes excited and decides it’s time to bring a bit of that spirit to his own home.
With an overwhelming desire to impress his neighbors and improve the quality of his work, François becomes obsessed with the idea of modernizing his way of delivering the mail. As his comedic and clumsy experiences on his bicycle multiply, the village begins to laugh at his naivety. However, François's enthusiasm is contagious, and soon the residents start to join his vision of a livelier and more vibrant village.
As the story progresses, a series of hilarious mishaps unfold, where François's attempts to implement his grand ideas turn into a spectacle that is both a celebration and a reflection of everyday life. The film, with its light tone and visual humor, captures the essence of the small things that make life special, reminding us that sometimes simplicity is the true key to happiness.