France, 1963. Annie (Duchesne) she prepares her thesis when she discovers that she is pregnant. He doesn't want to have it. The search against time begins for a doctor who will perform an abortion, but no professional wants to ruin their career or end up in jail. Annie is alone. No support, no money and no legal options, can only do what so many others have done before: risking one's life with a clandestine abortion. France, 1999. Annie (Ernaux) recounts with brutal honesty and without drama the moments of loneliness and anguish when faced with an illegal abortion. Will he be able to put this experience lived through his body into words??
