15 year-old Lyz, a secondary school pupil in the French Alps, has been approved to a very selective ski club whose purpose is to train future expert athletes. Gambling on his new hire, Fred, ex-champion turned coach, makes a decision to make Lyz his beaming star regardless of her lack of experience. Under his influence, Lyz will have to endure more than the physical as well as emotional stress of the training. Will Lyz's decision assist her getaway his hold?