Seeking to rid herself of unpleasant memories linked to her past, Rita Melanson visits her childhood village. Having not set foot there for twenty-three years, she is surprised to discover a village in decline. She reconnects with some of the villagers, including her childhood friend, Yolande. Following a series of events involving her ex, the acting mayor of Saint-Prospère, Rita finds herself, against her will, the owner of the church, the rectory, and the surrounding land.