What to do with the ashes in the cocoa can, the remains of someone who has neither an urn nor any living relatives? The mortician, Serge, is a lonely man who leads a monotonous and joyless existence — and the only person attending the funeral happens to be his ex-wife. Serge has also had to look after their daughter, Inès, at short notice. His attempt to give the deceased stranger a dignified funeral creates an opportunity to repair his relationship with Inès.
At 21, Charlotte thrives within the insular world of Belgian student circles alongside her older brother. A stern and unyielding baptism committee member, she revels in the authority her status brings. Yet, despite herself, her perspective on this environment, its abuses, and its power dynamics begins to change.
