In the summer of 1969, Bernard, a Gaspesian fishermans son, arrive in Perce to fin work. He meets Paul, Jacques and Francis, Quebec Independence activists who have come to open the Fishermans House. They aim to organize public conferences and offer lodgings to young travelers. A motley crowd of Quebecers from all over the province soon flocks to Perce artists, hippies, rockers, hitchhikers and the like shake local authorities. Bernard is won over by the trios ideas and gets increasingly involved in their project. The following year, the will join the Front de liberation du Quebec (FLQ) and play a pivotal role in the Summer Crisis 1969.