In the mid-1800s, twelve year old Hélène manages to flee from an isolated patriarchal community in Luxembourg. Years later, she returns in disguise, determined to seek revenge on the family that killed her parents.
The hopes and disillusions of four lusophone immigrants collide over a period of three years in a chimeric land of plenty called Luxembourg.
Luxembourg, beginning of the 20th century . A judge and a brigadier investigate difficult crimes which will lead them to explore the margins of a society in full transformation where victims and executioners merge.