In France in the late 1960s, a ten-year-old boy named François lives a life full of challenges. After going through several foster homes due to his mother's emotional instability, he is placed on a farm where life seems much more structured, though no less complicated. François is a free-spirited and defiant child, struggling to find his place in the world while dealing with his own traumas.
The new adoptive parents, although well-intentioned, are overwhelmed by his rebellious behavior and constant resistance to authority. As François tries to adapt to the routine of the farm and the expectations of his new family, he feels trapped between his desire for belonging and his wild instinct. The story delves into his relationship with the other children on the farm and how his unpredictable nature affects their bonds, all hovering between tenderness and anger.
The plot intensifies as François confronts his own inner demons and the memories of his childhood that haunt him. The climax of the film reveals the delicate balance between innocence and the brutality of life, as François navigates the turbulent transition into adolescence. In this poignant and bittersweet look at childhood, we are reminded that sometimes the greatest act of love is letting go.