After the closure of the factory that supported most of its inhabitants, a working-class town in the south of France is gradually losing its population. However, some have decided to stay, more by choice than by necessity, because they were born and raised there. Among them, there is Francis, a former worker, widower; Samir, his son, back in the country after a long absence; Maria, his mistress, who lives alone with her son José, and a few others. The days fly by and the destinies cross...