In Harmony

In Harmony

Year: 2015

Runtime: 88 mins

Language: French

Director: Denis Dercourt

Drama

Following a severe accident during a film shoot, equestrian Marc struggles to regain his hope of riding again. His insurance company assigns Florence to manage his case, and the story follows their encounter and the challenges they face as they work together.

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1

Marc's accident on set

During a film production in the Loire region, an unrestrained dog scares Marc's horse, causing it to bolt. The fall leaves him a paraplegic who uses a wheelchair. The event sets the course for his isolated life at the stables.

early in the film Loire region, at film production site
2

Florence first encounters Marc and pushes for a payout

Florence Kernel visits Marc at his property to push for a quick €300,000 payout. Marc refuses, sensing the claim could be worth much more in court. She begins to see the potential for his larger case beyond the initial settlement.

shortly after the accident Marc's rambling property and stables, Loire
3

Second visit and a dangerous thrill

On a second visit, Marc scares and exhilarates Florence by driving his specially adapted truck. The ride exposes a clash between the insurance process and his passion for control and risk. Their dynamic deepens as she questions her employer's ethics.

second visit Stables/near his property
4

Florence reveals her past and befriends him

Florence casually reveals she used to be a pianist, and she offers him a CD of music he had been playing. She tries to befriend Marc, softening her professional approach. The exchange hints at growing personal interest.

during the second visit Marc's property
5

Marc inspires Florence to ride

Marc convinces Florence to ride his horse. She starts terrified but soon loves the experience, blurring lines between professional involvement and personal attraction. The ride marks a shift in their relationship.

around the second visit Stable/arena
6

Florence returns home and questions her life

Back home with her husband and two children, Florence experiences doubts about her life and relationship. She finds herself thinking fondly of Marc, and wonders what might lie beyond her current path. The narrative sets up a potential personal revolution.

after visits Florence's home
7

Marc's failed attempt to re-mount and hospital stay

Marc attempts to mount his horse using a knotted rope and upper body strength, but panics and is knocked unconscious. He is taken to hospital, beginning another chapter of recovery. The event underscores his dependence and determination.

after the earlier visits Stables / nearby hospital
8

Dream sequence on a beach

In a dream sequence, Marc rides a white horse along a beach, symbolizing freedom and past prowess. The dream contrasts with his current limits and foreshadows improvement. It offers a hopeful moment amid the recovery.

dream sequence Beach
9

Recovery and an adapted saddle

Marc recovers and mounts his horse again, this time with an adapted saddle. The improvement fuels his determination to reclaim his independence. The montage marks a turning point in his rehabilitation.

post-hospital recovery Stables/arena
10

ATV purchase and a clue about Florence's husband

Marc buys an ATV from a dealership, where the salesman oddly mentions Florence's husband. The moment introduces a personal tie that complicates the insurance saga and foreshadows future entanglements. It widens the circle of characters around Marc.

between recovery and legal climax Dealership
11

Florence is relieved from Marc's case but grows closer

Florence is relieved of handling Marc's insurance case by her boss, but feelings for him deepen as she pities him. She illegally provides the contact info of a top lawyer and begins to bend ethical rules. The tension between duty and desire becomes central.

after being reassigned Florence's workplace
12

Voice recording scheme and the date invitation

The lawyer wants taped evidence; Marc invites Florence on a date and even asks if she has taped their conversations. She tries to pass him a voice-recording where she pressures him, risking her job. Marc refuses to accept the inferior deal, showing his resolve.

during the negotiating phase Florence's workplace/Marc's house
13

Interlude: Florence returns the recorder and a kiss

Florence secretly leaves a voice recorder at Marc's house after entering while he sleeps. He awakens and they kiss; they share an intimate moment off-camera, signifying hope and risk. They also spend the morning on a speedboat and by a Loire lake.

late evening Marc's house
14

The recorder reaches the lawyer and the payout begins

Florence mails the recorder directly to the lawyer, who uses it to strengthen Marc's court case. Florence is fired for her actions, severing her professional ties to the insurance process. She then reconnects with piano and starts a library job, while Marc is shown competing in dressage.

after the night of confession Florence's office/home; lawyer's office; dressage venue
15

Ending: unresolved romance and final image

Florence watches a TV broadcast of Marc competing in dressage; she weeps, indicating lingering feelings. Marc is seen driving home with a horsebox, suggesting success but leaving their relationship unresolved. The film ends with questions about what their future holds.

finale Florence's home; dressage venue; road home

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