Inheritance is a significant and delicate moment in life… First and foremost, it is a painful time with the loss of a loved one, but it is also the moment of passing on the torch. Inheritance often reveals the deepest family secrets, consuming passions, and the most intimate betrayals. In this fascinating documentary, follow the struggle of women and men determined to assert their rights and honor the memory of their loved ones.

In Paris and Mauritius, two probate genealogists embark on a thrilling hunt to find the mysterious heir of a former secret service agent. In Dunkirk and Narbonne, 68-year-old Yannick conducts a veritable detective investigation to prove the inheritance fraud orchestrated by his stepmother and half-sister after 12 years of notarized silence. In Isère, Count Émar de Virieux fights tirelessly, investing all his savings to prevent the ruin of his 800-year-old family castle. Meanwhile, near Nantes, two sisters, excluded from the inheritance by their half-brothers because they were not officially recognized by their father, embark on a grueling legal battle to have their parentage acknowledged.

Between field investigations, state secrets, legal battles, and the quest for justice, discover what families are willing to endure to preserve their history and heritage.

Director: Frédéroc Guiro