When Love Digs a Hole

Miron, a young delinquent, leads a party-filled life in 1990s Montreal and struggles academically. His behavior worries his parents, who are university professors. They hope a break from the city distractions might help him refocus.

To steer him toward a steadier life, Miron's parents take him to a cottage in the countryside. They believe the remoteness will help him concentrate and eventually succeed in high school. The family dynamic begins to strain under these changes.

During the first week at the cottage, Miron meets Florence, a 73-year-old neighbor. The encounter sparks instant attraction despite the significant age difference. A new, complicated emotional life begins to unfold.

Love at first sight blossoms between Miron and Florence. Their bond grows quickly, shifting Miron's focus away from school and toward his new relationship.

What started as shared chores gradually deepens into a sexual relationship. Miron experiences emotional growth and a surge in motivation to improve his studies with Florence's influence.

With Florence's presence, Miron's home schooling under his mother’s supervision leads to a notable improvement in his grades. The romantic connection catalyzes his personal transformation.

Miron's parents grow increasingly concerned about the relationship. They worry it might derail his education and their family plans. The rift between them widens as they clash over the boy's future.

To shield him from Florence, Miron's father imposes a night curfew and locks him in his room. The restriction heightens the tension within the family and drives Miron to seek other ways to connect.

Refusing to give up on his relationship, Miron begins digging a tunnel from his room to Florence's home. He toils for days, driven by the need to meet Florence in secret.

The tunnel succeeds, and Miron and Florence begin meeting daily in secret. Their hidden romance continues to flourish despite being hidden from Miron's parents.

As Miron's secret life undercuts the family, the estrangement between his parents slowly begins to heal. Their attention rekindles as they spend more time together.

The family vacation comes to an end and they must return to Montreal. The atmosphere at home remains tense but the bond between Miron and his parents resumes, albeit strained.

Before leaving, Miron helps his parents with their luggage, showing a moment of responsibility that contrasts with past behavior.

Miron escapes through the makeshift tunnel to elope with Florence. The clandestine romance concludes this chapter of his life as he leaves his family behind for a new life with Florence.