In a remote valley in French-speaking Switzerland, the population’s main activity is hunting. During a hunting trip, Homère accidentally shoots and kills a protected bird, a bearded vulture. However, someone sees the incident and soon public opinion rises up against him, heaping shame on him in a way that is difficult to bear. A short time later Homère dies. The film gathers the testimony, memories and opinions of the inhabitants, each of whom has interpreted the affair involving Homère in his own way.