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In 1958, Rose leaves her town to apply for a secretarial position at an insurance agency. She reveals an extraordinary typing speed, even though she uses only two fingers. Louis Échard realizes her potential and tells her she must win a speed-typing competition to secure the job.

Louis agrees to take Rose on as a trainee after recognizing her talent. He imposes strict rules to keep their training secret and starts teaching her to type with all ten fingers. He arranges piano lessons to strengthen her fingers and makes a playful bet with Bob Taylor that Rose can win the regional competition.

Rose reaches the Lower Normandy regional finals but loses her first typing competition. The setback strengthens her resolve to master ten-finger typing under Louis's guidance. The experience also deepens the bond between Rose and Louis as they push through the early obstacle.

Over months, Rose makes dramatic progress under Louis's regimen. He color-codes the keyboard, refines her posture, and reinforces disciplined practice. The coaching also brings them closer, though Louis keeps professional boundaries in place.

Rose defeats her regional rivals and is crowned the fastest typist in Lower Normandy. The victory validates Louis's training methods and solidifies her status as a rising talent. The win sets the stage for the trip to Paris and the national championships.

Rose travels to Paris with Louis for the national competition. On the eve of the finals, they declare their love and begin a romantic relationship. They share an intimate night, strengthening their emotional bond ahead of the high-stakes event.

Before the finals, Louis confesses that he has been lying about certain aspects of the training and reveals he secretly has been recording Rose's speed to compare it with the competition. The revelation enrages Rose but also gives her renewed motivation to prove herself on stage.

Rose battles through the national finals and ultimately wins, becoming the French national champion. Louis, overwhelmed by feelings of inadequacy and a sense of distance, withdraws from actively training her afterward. Rose is celebrated as a national celebrity.

Rose signs with a major typing firm and begins using their advanced equipment, rising as a public figure in France. She maintains contact with Louis by phone, though he often does not answer. The separation signals a shift toward individual fame.

With the world stage beckoning, Rose departs for New York to compete in the World Typing Championship. Louis grapples with his own feelings and contemplates his role in her life from afar. The distance marks a turning point in their relationship.

Louis decides to fly to New York to support Rose, arriving just before the second round ends. He confronts his lingering doubts and chooses to be present for her during the crucial moment. Their reunion renews the emotional stakes of the competition.

Backstage, Louis professes his love as Rose faces the final rounds. Her old typewriter jams mid-race, but she somehow recovers and surges ahead to win the World’s Fastest Typist title. Louis enters the stage to celebrate with her as the audience cheers.