Hors-Chant

Beginning of the 20^th century. The opera singer Marie Toulinguet has lost her voice. Deeply affected by this personal drama, she is haunted by distressing memories of her childhood in Newfoundland (Canada). She remembers an Indian doll, gift from her mother. It was made by a servant named Shanawdithit, the last survivor of the Beothuck Indians. While Marie lives again the loss of her voice, a mysterious link is restored between her and the dead Indian woman. Through this enigmatic relationship, Marie can come to terms with her past and perhaps invent a future for herself.