Raphaël J. Dostie

Settled on the edge of the St. Lawrence river in Quebec City, a century old building protects the fragile existence of 82 Catholic nuns. Confronted by the realization of their advancing age and the absence of committed successors, the sisters of Sainte-Jeanne-D'Arc have recently reached the decision that moving would be in the best interest of their congregation.

Julien visits his older sister, Sarah, who leads a cloistered life in a residential tower and no longer wants to see anyone. He discovers with terror that she has taken refuge in a hermetic world, surrounded by frightening terrariums.

Settled on the edge of the St. Lawrence river in Quebec City, a century old building protects the fragile existence of 82 Catholic nuns. Confronted by the realization of their advancing age and the absence of committed successors, the sisters of Sainte-Jeanne-D'Arc have recently reached the decision that moving would be in the best interest of their congregation.

Julien visits his older sister, Sarah, who leads a cloistered life in a residential tower and no longer wants to see anyone. He discovers with terror that she has taken refuge in a hermetic world, surrounded by frightening terrariums.