In a small coastal town in France, a 17-year-old girl, isolated and in search of identity, finds herself caught between the anguish of adolescence and the desires to become a woman. The story follows this teenager as she navigates her sexual awakening in an environment laden with family and social expectations. Her days are a mix of childish games and lustful yearnings, and each step she takes toward maturity is both liberating and terrifying.
The young woman becomes entangled in a seductive game with her older lover, who awakens a torrent of overwhelming emotions within her. As she explores her sexuality, she also faces the critical gaze of her mother and the monotony of her family life. The summer house where they spend their holidays turns into a scene of painful discoveries and devastating revelations, where the light of desire collides with the shadow of repression.
The film not only addresses sexual awakening but also offers a raw look at the complexities of youth, marked by confusion, desire, and the quest for personal freedom. Through poetic imagery and uncomfortable situations, it reveals the fragility of youth and the struggle to define who one is in a constantly changing world. With a haunting atmosphere, the film leaves the viewer reflecting on the boundaries between innocence and experience.