Burden of Dreams

As Julien seeks liberation in Paris, he is haunted by the memories of a fateful autumn on the banks of the Duchesnay River near Quebec City. Until then, his reclusive childhood had been centered on his protective mother, Pauline, and his sister, HŽ l ne. A wild and beautiful young woman captivates both Julien and HŽ l ne. She promises them freedom, but her reckless urgings turn ecstasy and seduction into bitter tragedy.