Justin Roy

Ophélie, a jaded teenager, passes her time cycling and working at the ice cream parlor of a quiet suburban town. When a mysterious woman on a motorcycle arrives in town, her mundane summer takes an unexpected turn.

This documentary explores summer in the Gaspé Peninsula through the eyes of young people aged 4 to 18, weaving together a series of authentic portraits. Laughter, confidences, kayaking and motocross adventures, walks in the forest: each moment captures an intimate Gaspé Peninsula, far from tourist clichés. The director revisits his roots with tenderness and lucidity, addressing youth in a remote, isolated region while celebrating the simplicity of the moment.

Three friends embark on a journey back to their hometown while Sasha, recovering from his gender-affirming surgery, dreams of swimming shirtless at his childhood beach.