 Olivier - meticulous, careful, even-handed - teaches carpentry at a vocational school in Liège. He s asked to take on Francis, 16, a new student. He declines the request then begins to watch, even spy on, the new lad. Olivier knows something. Later that day, he s visited by Magali, his ex-wife, who tells him that she s remarrying and is pregnant. Olivier seems to follow instinctive responses: "why today?" he demands of Magali; he continues to follow Francis; he changes his mind about enrolling the youth. What s the history between the two? After that becomes clear, what is it Olivier will do? Is this precise and measured carpenter in control of himself?