Lenny, a young journalism student from France, arrives in the wintery landscape of Montreal hoping for a fresh start and a quiet academic career. However, his life takes an unexpected turn when he is paired with Anoki, a reserved Algonquin student, for a major investigation assignment. What begins as a simple class project quickly spirals into a dark and atmospheric hunt for a mysterious "monster" whispered about in local myths. As the two boys delve deeper into a world where the line between legend and reality blurs, they find their personal beliefs challenged and their lives intertwined. Amidst the danger of their investigation, a deep bond begins to form—but their burgeoning relationship is threatened by the weight of the secrets they are forced to keep.