Is nature sacred? What might that question mean in a scientific culture? An American photographer, retired from documenting disasters, seeks an answer on a personal quest in the mountains by the French Riviera. For years Frank traveled the world to wherever human misery was greatest; now he seeks redemption. He photographed evil and wretchedness, now he seeks the good and beautiful in people. He has no home. He is alone, and he has embarked on a quest that frightens him more than danger ever did. Aurore is a physicist at a prestigious institute who looks for hidden patterns in chaotic systems. She's beautiful. Her husband is a rising star in a far-right anti-immigrant party. He's irresistible. They have a five year old daughter who's very bright. All, in their own ways, are seekers.