A major incident occurs on board the Diego Star, a dilapidated cargo ship sailing the Saint Lawrence River in the middle of winter. Quickly, Traoré, an Ivorian mechanic, is unjustly accused. The ship is towed to the nearest shipyard for repairs. In the meantime, the crew is housed by the residents of this small, snow-covered town. Far from his loved ones and everything he knows, Traoré sinks into the Quebec winter...

A serious accident occurs on board the Diego Star, a dilapidated cargo ship, stranding it on the Canadian Saint Lawrence River to await repairs. Traoré, a mechanic from the Ivory Coast, is unjustly accused of causing the damage. Far from home and family, Traoré tries to offer friendship to Fanny, a single mother who takes him in, while he struggles to fight for justice.