

A French public servant from Provence is banished to the far North. Strongly prejudiced against this cold and inhospitable place, he leaves his family behind to relocate temporarily there, with the firm intent to quickly return.

For several months in 1978 and 1979, inhabitants of Oise live in fright and terror as a serial killer disturbs the peace and quiet.

A physician works for a company that harasses its employees. The physician tries to change this situation.

A woman's romantic relationship with her new roommate turns treacherous when he hatches a scheme to steal money from her wealthy sister.