Among the Yéniches, a community of Gypsies, respect the of elders and religious fervor indifferently rub shoulders with vandalism. Fred Dorkel is a member of the community: feared and admired by his own, he lives by stealing cars. One night, his life is turned on its head when an angel appears before him. For Fred, it's the sign of a second chance and he must grab hold of it. He decides to settle down. But this choice sets him against his family.

Chez les Yéniches, communauté de gens du voyage, le respect des aînés et la ferveur religieuse côtoient indifféremment le vandalisme. Fred Dorkel est l'un d'entre eux : craint et estimé par les siens, il vit du vol de voitures. Une nuit, sa vie bascule : un ange lui apparait. Pour Fred, c'est le signe d'une seconde chance qu'il doit saisir. Il décide de se ranger, mais ce choix va l'opposer à sa famille...