Mathyas trades in his Montreal life as a young advertising executive to become a shepherd in Provence. But the harsh realities of the pastoral world force him to question his romantic vision of the profession. A visit from Élise, a civil servant who has cavalierly quit her job, gives Mathyas’ quest a new direction. Together, they embark on a transhumance with a flock of sheep in tow. Through the encounters and trials of the mountains, they will forge a new life for themselves.