In the first half of the 20Th century, this place' was a prosperous mining town in Belgium. Today, more than three decades after the closing of the last mine, this same place is generally known as a grim town famous for its high unemployment rates. Still, to those who are willing to look beyond the statistics, this town reveals its beauty. In particular, this documentary shows a multicultural and convivial dream come true. Four protagonists from entirely different backgrounds and origins and a donkey, all inhabitants of this surrealistic town, mount a Terrill (slag heap) and discover the beauty of their habitat. At the summit they are surprised by the resurrection of singer Claude Francois, the French singing legend who passed away in an accident in the same year as La the town's last mine was closed down.