Lucien lives with his mother in a little village in the Ardennes. They live a cautious life characterised by secrecy. The boys aren’t allowed mobile phones or tell anyone about the family’s past. The reason is Lucien’s father, known as The Monster. He’s in jail. When Lucien starts to approach him the family’s quiet life in the village is put on the line. An exciting film about guilt, forgiveness and sticking together.