In the Basque region of southern France, a young woman is found dead, the victim of an ancient religious ritual frequently performed in the area during the Middle Ages. Marie Daguerre, a rookie detective, is asked to lead the investigation on her first murder case.
Meanwhile in Paris, Vincent Becker, a mythical figure in the police force, receives a distressed call from his son Mathias, whom he hasn't heard from in years, and who is in deep trouble. The call came from a small town in the Basque region.
Now, on top of her own case, Marie has to help Vincent Becker track down his son. It soon becomes clear the two cases are linked, and, as more victims turn up, that Mathias Becker is somehow involved. The detectives will have to set aside their differences and work together to solve the case...and save Mathias.
A Merlin Productions / AT-Production – RTBF coproduction.
With the participation of France 3, RTS, and TV5 Monde,
and support from the Aquitaine region and Pyrénées-Atlantiques Department, in partnership with the CNC.
With the collaboration of the Agence Ecla and the Aquitaine Film Commission.
With the participation of the CNC.
Written by Alexandra Julhiet and Marie-Anne Le Pezennec.
Based on an original idea by Alexandra Julhiet.
Directed by Éric Duret.
96mn
