In late 1950s France, a young and vibrant woman from a small village dreams of a life beyond her mundane existence and seizes an opportunity to work as a secretary for a charming but somewhat brusque insurance agency boss in Normandy. Despite her enthusiasm, her typing skills are abysmal. Her boss, noticing a unique talent beneath her initial ineptitude, decides to groom her for competitive speed typing, a popular sport at the time. Their professional relationship evolves as he becomes her strict coach, setting the stage for a journey that stretches beyond the confines of office walls and into the spirited arena of typewriting competitions.

As the young woman embarks on this unconventional path, she faces challenges that test her determination and spirit. The rigorous training sessions lead to moments of both conflict and camaraderie, gradually transforming her into a formidable contender in the speed typing world. Her journey through various competitions serves as a backdrop to an evolving dynamic with her boss, where personal and professional lines blur. Together, they navigate the highs and lows of competition, ambition, and the pursuit of dreams, within the colorful and competitive world of the late 1950s.