This sweeping saga chronicles the lives of several generations of a single family against the backdrop of a changing French history at the turn of the 20th century. Set in the rugged landscape of southern France, the narrative weaves together personal stories with significant societal shifts. It offers a profound exploration of human relationships, enduring traditions, and the resilience found in the face of time. This is a compelling portrait of life that resonates with universal themes of love, loss, and the search for belonging.
Ils s'appellent Étienne, Abel, Philomène et Mélanie. Ils ont 23, 14, 10 et 6 ans quand naît le XXe siècle. Enfants de pauvres métayers de la région de Rocamadour, ils ne peuvent choisir qu'entre le départ ou la soumission. Et déjà le monde change, des nouvelles idées circulent, qui commencent à ébranler cet univers de pierres figé dans l'histoire.