Back to Burgundy

As the once-domineering patriarch's health begins to wane, three siblings from Burgundy must navigate a complex web of emotions and conflicting desires in order to reconnect with one another and find a way forward. Jean, Juliette, and Jérémie were all trained in the art of winegrowing and production by their controlling father, whose legacy continues to shape their lives long after his passing.

Jean (who had ventured far from home, backpacking around the world and working in the wine industry in Chile before ultimately buying a vineyard with his partner Alicia in Australia) is particularly torn. Having missed his mother's passing due to the birth of his son on the same day across the globe, he returns to France 10 years later with mixed emotions, grappling with feelings of guilt, nostalgia, and longing.

As the siblings come together to grapple with their shared inheritance, a series of interconnected scenes unfold, weaving together threads from childhood and adulthood. The family's vineyards and estate serve as a backdrop for these reunions, which are marked by both tension and tenderness.

One of the central conflicts revolves around the siblings' shared inheritance: the property itself, which they must decide to sell or keep in order to pay off their father's debts and meet the tax obligations that threaten to tear them apart. Complicating matters is Jérémie's father-in-law, who seeks to purchase a portion of the land for himself.

Meanwhile, Jean's relationship with Alicia remains fraught, his love for her still palpable despite their decision to part ways. A surprise visit from Alicia and their son late in the film serves as a catalyst for reconciliation, leading them to decide on a future together in Australia.

As the story unfolds, Jérémie's struggles to find acceptance among his in-laws are juxtaposed with Jean's own journey of self-discovery and forgiveness. In the end, it is through their collective efforts that the siblings come to terms with their complicated past and forge a new path forward, one that honors their father's legacy while allowing them to chart their own course.

As the narrative unfolds, a trifecta of subplots converges to create a rich tapestry of storytelling. The personal life of the enigmatic Juliette is woven into the fabric, her romantic entanglements serving as a poignant reminder that even in the midst of harvest season, the heart remains forever fertile. Meanwhile, the cyclical rhythm of grape and wine production takes center stage, with the pivotal date of harvest serving as a benchmark for the community's collective efforts. Amidst this backdrop of agricultural fervor, the age-old question of who reigns supreme in the art of winegrowing is posed - a query that ultimately finds its answer in the capable hands of Juliette and Jean, two innovative minds whose dedication to their craft sets them apart from the more established generation.