A summer love triangle and personal struggles culminate in a high-stakes BASE jump.
Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases
Summer Beginnings & Hidden Pains
The narrative establishes a Montreal summer setting, introducing Charles, Rafaël, and Manu. Rafaël's career frustration and Manu's family crisis are revealed, laying the emotional groundwork.
Key Events
Montreal Summer Introduction — The story opens on a summer in Montreal, introducing the main trio. Characters: Charles, Rafaël, ManuLocation: Montreal
Charles's Business Ownership — Charles is established as the owner of a parachuting adventure company. Characters: CharlesLocation: Parachuting Company
Rafaël's Daredevil Nature — Rafaël is introduced as a daredevil who consistently takes dangerous risks. Characters: RafaëlLocation: Training Ground
Rafaël's Career Rejection — Rafaël struggles with frustration after being rejected for an airline pilot dream job. Characters: RafaëlLocation: Airline Office
Cause of Deafness — His rejection is attributed to partial deafness in one ear. Characters: RafaëlLocation: Medical Clinic
Love Triangles & New Connections
Manu's romantic indecision between Charles and Rafaël creates tension. Ludovic enters the group, bringing a secondary storyline about his personal struggles with identity.
Key Events
Cause of Deafness — His rejection is attributed to partial deafness in one ear. Characters: RafaëlLocation: Medical Clinic
Manu's Romantic Dilemma — Manu is shown torn between her romantic feelings for both Charles and Rafaël. Characters: Manu, Charles, RafaëlLocation: Social Gathering
Manu's Family Crisis — Simultaneously, Manu copes with her mother's diagnosis of terminal cancer. Characters: ManuLocation: Hospital
Ludovic's Introduction — Ludovic enters the narrative as a newer acquaintance of the main trio. Characters: Ludovic, Charles, Rafaël, ManuLocation: City Street
Ludovic's Internal Struggle — A secondary subplot reveals Ludovic is struggling to come to terms with his homosexuality. Characters: LudovicLocation: Private Space
Summer Training Begins — The trio and Ludovic spend the summer preparing for the annual BASE jump. Characters: Charles, RafaëlLocation: Parachuting Company
Rising Stakes & Emotional Turmoil
Preparations for the annual BASE jump intensify, amplifying the love triangle and professional pressures. Rafaël's risk-taking escalates while Manu faces emotional breaking points.
Key Events
Summer Training Begins — The trio and Ludovic spend the summer preparing for the annual BASE jump. Characters: Charles, RafaëlLocation: Parachuting Company
BASE Jump Planning — Detailed preparations for the jump off a Montreal skyscraper are underway. Characters: Charles, Rafaël, ManuLocation: Skyscraper Rooftop
Romantic Tensions Escalate — The love triangle intensifies as Manu's indecision affects both men. Characters: Manu, Charles, RafaëlLocation: Company Office
Rafaël's Risk-Taking Peaks — Rafaël's frustration drives him to take increasingly dangerous risks during practice. Characters: RafaëlLocation: Training Site
Manu's Emotional Breaking Point — Manu faces the emotional weight of her mother's illness while navigating her relationships. Characters: ManuLocation: Hospital Room
Ludovic's Confession — Ludovic shares his struggles with his sexuality, deepening his bond with the group. Characters: Ludovic, Charles, Rafaël, ManuLocation: Rooftop Lounge
The Leap & Aftermath
The trio and Ludovic converge at the skyscraper for the final jump. Confrontations peak before the leap, followed by a reflective resolution as the summer concludes.
Key Events
Ludovic's Confession — Ludovic shares his struggles with his sexuality, deepening his bond with the group. Characters: Ludovic, Charles, Rafaël, ManuLocation: Rooftop Lounge
Final Equipment Inspection — The team conducts final checks on gear before the monumental jump. Characters: Charles, RafaëlLocation: Rooftop Hangar
Pre-Jump Confrontation — Charles and Rafaël have a tense confrontation regarding their rivalry and the jump. Characters: Charles, RafaëlLocation: Rooftop Edge
Manu's Decision — Manu makes a crucial decision regarding her feelings amidst the chaos. Characters: ManuLocation: Rooftop Balcony
The BASE Jump — The annual BASE jump off the skyscraper commences, marking the film's climax. Characters: Charles, RafaëlLocation: Montreal Skyscraper
Jump Execution — Both men leap into the void, testing their skills and confronting their fears. Characters: Charles, RafaëlLocation: Sky
Emotional Resolution — Manu and Ludovic watch from below, finding closure amid personal struggles. Characters: Manu, LudovicLocation: Ground Level
Summer Conclusion — The summer ends with the characters navigating the aftermath of the jump and their personal journeys. Characters: Charles, Rafaël, Manu, LudovicLocation: Montreal Streets
Story Breakdown
Romantic Entanglements — The central love triangle drives interpersonal conflict and emotional decisions.
Love Triangle Formation — Charles and Rafaël both pursue Manu, creating a complex dynamic.
Manu's Indecision — Manu struggles to choose between her two romantic interests.
Personal Struggles — Characters face internal and external challenges that shape their motivations.
Rafaël's Career Frustration — Deafness and job rejection fuel Rafaël's dangerous risk-taking.
Manu's Family Crisis — Her mother's terminal cancer adds emotional weight to her choices.
Professional Ambitions — The parachuting business and BASE jump serve as the narrative backdrop.
Parachuting Company Operations — Charles manages the adventure company that employs Rafaël.
Annual BASE Jump Preparation — Summer training and equipment checks build toward the main event.
Social Dynamics — New relationships and group interactions expand the story's scope.
Ludovic's Introduction — Ludovic joins the trio, bringing a fresh perspective to the group.
Group Bonding & Conflicts — Shared experiences and romantic tensions test the friendships.
The BASE Jump Event — The climax of the film where physical and emotional stakes converge.
Rooftop Confrontations — Charles and Rafaël face their rivalry directly before the leap.
The Leap Execution — Both men jump from the skyscraper, testing their skills and fears.
Emotional Resolution — The aftermath of the jump allows characters to process their journeys.
Post-Jump Reflection — Manu and Ludovic find closure while watching the jump from below.
Character Growth & Closure — The summer ends with each character navigating personal acceptance.
Three friends meet one summer at a skydiving center. Adventurous, they spend most of their time jumping - for thrills and to escape what haunts them. When his dream of becoming a pilot is shattered, Rafaël, a young daredevil of 20 years, puts his life in danger by pushing his limits as a parashooter. Her friend Charles, the older owner of the skydiving center, tries to make her understand reason while developing a love passion for Manu, a young woman who, at 20, has to deal with her mother's cancer. But Manu and Rafaël also develop a strong passion, which comes to compromise the strong bond between the three friends. Things don't work out when Rafaël, who has been forbidden to jump, comes to miss a particularly dangerous jump prepared by Charles.
