In Harmony

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.