In a picturesque village in the south of France, the life of a young shepherdess, Manon, is marked by tragedy and revenge. Years after her father was unjustly blamed for robbing the powerful local landowners, Manon becomes an enigmatic and strong woman determined to reclaim what is rightfully hers.
The village has forgotten the dark past of her family, but she has not. When she discovers that the water sources sustaining the community—a vital resource for agriculture—have been stolen by those same families that conspired against her father, Manon devises a clever plan. Using her intelligence and skills to navigate the mountainous terrain, she begins to sabotage the agricultural operations of the landowners while remaining hidden, becoming a legend among the villagers.
The plot thickens when one of the villains, a handsome young man named Ugolin, falls in love with her mysterious figure and decides to follow her trail. However, Manon is not seeking love; she is seeking justice for her father and the redemption of his name. As truths about the past are unearthed, the lines between love, hate, and revenge blur, leading the village toward an emotional climax where loyalties are tested. This moving and visually stunning tale explores family ties and the unstoppable spirit of a woman who refuses to be silenced.