Ortance is forced by her illness to put her studies on hold. Over the course of a summer, she must choose between resuming her studies or entering the workforce...

In a world with a heart of stone, sensitivity has no place. Yet self-understanding is a key that can transform our lives. This is the story of Thaïs as she learns to truly know herself, the story of anyone who has ever felt out of step, the story of all those stars that shine in the dark.