In a picturesque French village, life seems to unfold with the calmness of a summer day until a crazy and charismatic inventor, Nénesse, decides to escape from monotony by climbing a tree. With a heart full of dreams and a restless spirit, he clings to his refuge in the heights, challenging a world that does not always understand dreamers. From his perch in the treetop, he observes the entanglements of daily life, including the interactions of his friends and the villagers, who, while worried about his well-being, cannot help but be drawn to his unusual adventure.
As his arboreal ostracism unfolds, the story explores themes of freedom, madness, and the search for identity. As days turn into weeks, the characters engage in a dance between laughter and despair, trying to convince Nénesse to come down. But he, steadfast in his conviction, becomes a symbol of resistance against conformity, inspiring those around him to reconsider their own lives and desires.
The tone of the film oscillates between comedy and drama, using the metaphor of the tree as a space for refuge and personal reflection. In a world that often seems gray and limiting, Nénesse demonstrates that sometimes, escaping to nature and embracing madness can be the key to finding true happiness.