The Rose Maker 2022

As the once-flourishing horticultural empire of Eve Vernet, a talented rose designer, faces imminent collapse, she embarks on a final effort to save her family’s legacy. With her business bleeding funds and the formidable competitor, Lamarzelle, hot on her heels, Eve makes a daring decision: she hires three inexperienced employees—Samir, Nadège, and Fred—whose apparent lack of horticultural skills conceals their untapped potential.

[Eve’s] own expertise and reputation are coveted by the cutthroat entrepreneur, [Lamarzelle], who places profit above ethical boundaries. In a desperate move to regain her competitive advantage, she focuses on creating a groundbreaking hybrid rose, one she believes will transform the industry and secure her future. Central to her plan is [Fred], whose exceptional sense of smell could unveil the essence of perfumery.

With high stakes, Eve embarks on a risky mission to pilfer [Lamarzelle’s] prized rose, putting her on a direct path of confrontation with her rival. Time is of the essence, and as her finances dwindle, she sends [Samir] and [Nadège] out into the streets to sell her roses, hoping to generate just enough income to sustain her business until her new hybrids are ready.

However, fate intervenes. A catastrophic hailstorm devastates her crops, compelling Eve to mortgage her home and part with her treasured belongings. As her dreams of salvation dim, the hybridization process yields underwhelming results, producing flowers that fall short of her high standards. Faced with the harsh reality of defeat, Eve contemplates relinquishing her life’s work to [Lamarzelle].

Yet, at the brink of despair, [Nadège] uncovers an extraordinary rose tree, one that has blossomed through the nurturing efforts of Eve’s unconventional yet gifted team. This unexpected stroke of luck triggers a transformative series of events, steering Eve towards a renewed passion and helping her reclaim her rightful place in the horticultural realm. With [Fred] on the verge of beginning a career in perfumery, Eve’s once-endangered legacy is revitalized, culminating in her triumphant acceptance of the gold medal at the esteemed Bagatelle contest.