Sevane Lepoureau

At 92 years old, Madeleine decides to set the date and conditions of her death. By telling her daughter Diane and her son Pierre, she hopes to prepare them as gently as possible but it comes as a shock, and their minds are set ablaze. Until the end, Madeleine will keep her dignity, wits, and passion for life as a course of conduct, so she can give them all, and in particular Diane, a touching “final lesson”.

Sam is an atypical teacher who has been cured of cancer and faces life's challenges through her outspoken manner, especially from her three children, who don"t look upon her as reverentially as Sam's students.