Outreau, 2001. A shocking case of family incest morphs into a terrifying threat of widespread child abuse. One young judge is assigned to the case.

As the case grows ever larger and the horror of the nation bears down upon him, Burgaud becomes increasingly reliant on Myriam Badaoui's testimony.

The jury renders its verdict and a new trial is held in Paris. As the entire justice system is called into question, the French public demands answers.