Topic is the boundary-pushing streaming service from First Look Entertainment for thrillers, mysteries, dramas and documentaries from around the world, serving viewers who crave entertainment beyond the mainstream. Whether it’s a Nordic-noir crime thriller (The Killing), an Italian supernatural political drama (The Miracle), or a mind-blowing paranormal mystery from Russia (Dead Mountain), Topic expands your view of the world.
Moments after an incomprehensibly traumatic and violent act, the village of Lac-Sabin is left in havoc. Grocery manager Maryse tries to establish order throughout the erupting chaos. WARNING: Contains graphic gun violence and disturbing images.
Media and police descend on Lac-Sabin. A special crisis social worker, Antoine is sent to help the villagers. Maryse is questioned repeatedly by police, forcing her to relive her account of the attack.
A week after the event, Antoine gives Maryse’s fragile, naive daughter, Danahée, who has Down’s Syndrome extra attention in helping her navigate her panic attacks as a result of the violent attack.
Secrets come to the surface as certain villagers’ names are implicated in the violent attack. Maryse has a plan to rebuild Lac-Sabin, and everyone is starting to see that Antoine’s stabilization efforts are providing relief.
