The Story:
In the rugged Pyrenees of 1840s Ariège, young Gaston Sentein (Patrice Icart), the spirited seventh son of impoverished peasants, bids farewell to childhood amid the harsh mountain life, discovering the tender joys of first love with the enchanting Estela as whispers of ancient traditions beckon him toward a fateful path.
Drawn into the enigmatic world of the orsalhèr—the bear trainer—Gaston embarks on a perilous journey from the isolated valleys to the bustling streets of Toulouse, facing treacherous terrains, cultural clashes, and the wild spirit of a captured bear that tests his courage and resolve against family ties and societal scorn.
A poetic odyssey blending raw passion, folklore, and the soul of Occitania, this tale of initiation pulses with the earth’s primal rhythms, inviting you to wander where legend meets the flesh, and a boy’s dream roars to life under the Pyrenean stars.
