Denis revisits Africa, this time exploring a place rife with civil and racial conflict. A white French family outlawed in its home and attempting to save its coffee plantation connects with a black hero also embroiled in the tumult. In a brash effort to save her family and livelihood, Maria (the main character) risks everything, fighting with every shred of her will to buck the rebel forces wrestling for control of local power.All try to survive as their world rapidly crumbles around them.