The story takes place near Lisbon, in the mid-16th century. Bela, an adopted young man, tries to find his place in a family that is free, but trapped in a world where each shadow allows imperfections to shine through.

One summer day, as Edouard and Celine undertake to kill themselves in the garden, Edouard’s young brother Pierre reappears after years of absence. Their newfound joy slowly cracks as family secrets unravel.