Synopsis
Set in 1887, Serge Battour returns to a famous, remote boarding school in France, reflecting on his memories. The story flashes back to 1880, when Serge—the son of a deceased viscount and a Roma prostitute—first arrives at this same institution. He is talented, compassionate, and bright, but struggles with a sense of not belonging because of his mixed heritage. Upon arriving at school, he is placed as a roommate with Gilbert Cocteau, a strikingly beautiful and mysterious student who, for reasons unknown, works as a prostitute. Though Serge tries to build a connection with Gilbert, their relationship remains tense, yet an undeniable bond continues to exist between them.
