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.

Rita (Patricia Léger) has no choice but to restore the property so she can sell it for a good price. To this end, she enlists the help of Yolande (Marie-Jo Thério), Terri (Bianca Richard), and, in exchange for free accommodation, an Italian surfer (Joey Scarpellino) who emerged from the mud by the river. These volunteers, in reality, give her more work than help. Desperate, Rita turns to her cousin Ferraille (Raphaël Butler), proposing a barter, but the exchange he offers is nothing like what Rita expected…