Manu (Vincent Lecoeur), who fought with the French Resistance during World War II, is on death row for a robbery gone wrong. Though he played no active role, he refuses to give up his uncle (Rufus) to the authorities. Manu is estranged from his father, Joe (Bruno Cremer) ; hasn't seen his mother (Michelle Goddet) in years; and holds little hope for their help. He begins writing to pass the time and soon learns a mysterious benefactor is trying to save his life.