Courgette (Zucchini) is not a vegetable but an intriguing nickname for a 9-year-old boy (whose real name was Icarus). After his mother's disappearance, Courgette feels all alone in the world. He doesn’t know he will find many new friends in his new foster home filled with other orphans his age, where he is welcomed by Simon, Ahmed, Jujube, Alice and Béatrice. They all come from painful experiences and can be both unpleasant and affectionate. And then there’s Camille, who inspires him with a different attention. If you’re 9, you have some friends and even discover love, perhaps life can look different from what you expected.
