In its opening scene we are introduced to the film's main character, where we witness her at her familiar place, her place of "escape", her location, among others, of communing with God; she returns here at her most broken moments, notably so in one of the film's powerful closing scenes. Celine's quest is one of how to live "avec Dieu" - with God. A student of theology at a local convent, Celine is instructed that life in the world would offer better opportunities to live out her faith than the nunnery since her behavior here is seen as too ascetic. "The convent door will not be barred to you," are some final words from the Mother before Celine departs for holiday, allowing for the possibility of her return. From here, Celine encounters the dynamics of friendship and the potentially deadly reality of Islamic fundamentalism. We are treated to the spiritual depth of our main character and find that she is willing to push her faith to the limits in order to try and live - with God.
