After the sudden death of her mother, Aurore Gagnon is abused by her disturbed step-mother as her town remains in the silence followed by her death. Based on a true story.
Acting
Marianne Fortier's performance will wreck you.
Direction
Dionne refuses to look away from horror.
Production
1920s Quebec recreated with suffocating authenticity.

Director
Luc Dionne
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The real Aurore Gagnon case became Quebec's most infamous criminal trial, exposing how rural Catholic communities prioritized obedience over child protection.
The film sparked parliamentary debate in Quebec about mandatory reporting laws — art literally changing policy.
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