In a quiet provincial town, a woman named Muriel returns home after a prolonged exile in Algeria. Her arrival stirs up old wounds and confronts memories that many would prefer to keep buried. The story centers around Muriel's life and how her return rekindles the complex relationship with her family and past friendships. Her son finds himself caught between the desire to know his mother and the shadow of disappointment, while her ex-husband grapples with resentment and nostalgia.
The reunion with her mother triggers a series of memories that reveal family secrets and repressed tensions. As days go by, the atmosphere in the home is filled with nostalgia and disenchantment, a reflection of lost time and the decisions made that ultimately weigh on each of the characters. The narrative intertwines moments of everyday life with the exploration of traumatic memories, tackling themes such as love, guilt, and the search for redemption in an environment that seems resistant to progress.
Through a unique narrative style, the film delves into the depths of the human psyche, exploring how the past shapes the present and how relentless time demands a mourning for what has been lost. In the end, each character must confront their own time, a return to a familiar life that is, at the same time, unrecognizable.