The ex-gymnast and survival artist Emil falls in love with the prostitute Lissy. Through her he meets some criminals whom he can help thanks to his gymnastic skills. But on his rise in the criminal hierarchy, Lissy might fall by the wayside.
Daniel has just been released from prison, where he served 13 years for a hold-up. An idealist, he's always lived on myths. Now it's time to take stock. He's determined to change his life. Pursued by his former accomplices, he embarks on a long journey. Along the way, he befriends Maxime and Marie-Ange. He falls in love with Maxime's wife, Hanna. Daniel realizes that he must break with his past, to finally live his own life; Hanna is the embodiment of hope.
