Dr. Rainville, an aging country doctor with a deep attachment to his patients, is about to retire and is looking for a successor. Jeanne Dion, an emergency room doctor from Montreal, agrees to go to Normétal to replace him for a few weeks, with no plans for an extended stay. When Dr. Rainville suddenly dies, Jeanne must decide if she'll take over the job, and its inherent responsibilities, for the long-term. Rainville是一位年老的乡村医生,他对病人有着深厚的感情,即将退休之际他希望找一位接替自己的人。从蒙特利尔来的急诊医生Jeanne Dion同意帮Rainville顶替几周,她并未打算久住于此。然而,Rainville突然去世,Jeanne面临着抉择。