One winter morning, Patrice realizes that it's time to put an end to a miserable existence. He goes to the ice-covered river and steps on thin ice. But the first step into the icy expanse cools his intention — he wants to live! A woman appears on the shore who can be his salvation and his one and only. Love has a powerful power, but will it be able to strengthen the ice?

Sydney, Australia, 1920. A burnt female body is discovered. There is almost no evidence at the crime scene, but Commissioner Dick thinks that a homicide has been committed. Meanwhile, Eugène, a sailor, alone at his hotel room, immerses himself in his memories: the disappearance of his wife Annie is one of them.