Fred, a young boy of African origin, who was born and lives in Paris, is a fan of new technologies and a computer whiz. This year N'Gemele, his grandfather, comes to France for the first time in his life. The old man brings him as a present a hand carved wood bird, which Fred finds cheesy. However, this present, at first despised, will gradually find its place in the boy's heart and create a bond between the boy and his grandfather...—Guy Bellinger