Pippo, a 9-year-old boy, is adopted by Gustave and Cecile, a farming couple who live in the country. Gustave does his best to make him feel comfortable, but things are more difficult with his wife, who is a taciturn person. Little by little, Pippo discovers life on the farm. On night, surprised by the storm, he takes refuge in Alphonsine's garage, an old sick lady known as "the witch".
