In the little harbour village of Sainte-Marie-La-Mauderne, the vanishing fish stocks have plummeted a once thriving community into decline, forcing the fishermen to rely on government welfare. When a small company considers building a factory on the island, the inhabitants see an opportunity for the village to be restored to greatness. But the factory cannot be built without a resident doctor. Seeking to attract the young Doctor Lewis, Germain spearheads the transformation of the village. It's the beginning of the seduction. While sometimes ruthless and often clumsy, even the most disillusioned villagers rally to the cause. Together, and with great dedication, they try to convince the doctor that Sante-Marie-La-Mauderne is the ideal place to live.