Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

Paul lives apart from Audrey and Sara in Savoie. For Sara's birthday, he plans a hike in the hope of becoming closer to her.

Paul Lives Apart from His Family — Paul lives apart from his wife Audrey and daughter Sara in Savoie. Characters: Paul Vilar, Audrey, Sara Vilar Location: Savoie
Paul Plans a Birthday Hike — Paul plans a mountain hike for Sara's birthday to grow closer to her. Characters: Paul Vilar, Sara Vilar Location: Savoie
Sara Would Rather See Friends — Sara dislikes hiking and would rather spend the evening with friends and her boyfriend. Characters: Sara Vilar Location: Unspecified

Sara dislikes hiking and would rather spend the evening with her friends and boyfriend. Audrey insists that she spend a few days with Paul.

Audrey Insists on the Visit — Audrey insists that Sara spend a few days with Paul. Characters: Audrey, Sara Vilar, Paul Vilar Location: Unspecified
The Mountain Hike Begins — Paul and Sara undertake the planned mountain hike. Characters: Paul Vilar, Sara Vilar Location: Mountain route in Savoie

Paul and Sara begin the mountain hike and stop to eat. Sara wanders off to find reception so she can call her boyfriend.

The Mountain Hike Begins — Paul and Sara undertake the planned mountain hike. Characters: Paul Vilar, Sara Vilar Location: Mountain route in Savoie
They Stop to Eat — Paul and Sara stop to eat during the hike. Characters: Paul Vilar, Sara Vilar Location: Mountain route in Savoie
Sara Searches for Reception — Sara wanders off to find reception so she can call her boyfriend. Characters: Sara Vilar Location: Mountain route in Savoie

Sara encounters migrants and films a smuggler stabbing one of them. Stunned, she tries to flee, but a trafficker sees her.

Sara Finds Migrants — Sara encounters migrants at the top of the plateau and films what she sees. Characters: Sara Vilar Location: Plateau
A Smuggler Stabs a Migrant — Sara films a smuggler stabbing one of the migrants. Characters: Sara Vilar Location: Plateau
Sara Tries to Escape — Stunned by what she witnessed, Sara tries to run away. Characters: Sara Vilar Location: Plateau
A Trafficker Sees Sara — One of the traffickers sees Sara as she tries to flee. Characters: Sara Vilar Location: Plateau

Story Breakdown

Separated Family — Paul lives apart from Audrey and Sara in Savoie.
- Paul Lives Apart — Paul is separated in daily life from his wife and daughter.
- Birthday Opportunity — Paul hopes a planned hike will bring him closer to Sara.
Sara's Reluctance — Sara does not want the birthday outing Paul has planned.
- Hiking Disliked — Sara hates hiking.
- Friends Preferred — She would rather spend the evening with her friends and boyfriend.
Audrey's Decision — Audrey insists that Sara spend a few days with Paul.
- Visit Required — Audrey presses Sara to stay with her father.
- Hike Goes Ahead — Paul and Sara set out on the mountain hike.
Search for Reception — A break during the hike leads Sara away from Paul.
- Meal Stop — Paul and Sara stop to eat during their hike.
- Call Attempt — Sara searches for reception to call her boyfriend.
Violence Witnessed — Sara unexpectedly encounters migrants and records a violent act.
- Migrants Found — Sara comes across migrants at the top of the plateau.
- Stabbing Recorded — She films a smuggler stabbing one of the migrants.
Immediate Danger — After witnessing the stabbing, Sara attempts to flee but is spotted.
- Flight Attempt — Stunned, Sara tries to run away.
- Trafficker Notices — One of the traffickers sees Sara.