Faustin left a lucrative career in France to establish Rwanda’s first reconstructive surgery unit for patients with burns, tumours and congenital defects. Faced with overwhelming demand, he realised that one surgeon alone could never meet the need. His solution was to train a new generation of surgeons.
Among them are Vicky Mukamitari, a trainee struggling with self-doubt in a male-dominated profession, and Yves Nezerwa, a young doctor trying to balance the demands of surgery with the needs of his family.
The documentary follows the team as they travel to a hospital near the Rwanda–Congo border, where hundreds of patients are waiting for treatment. Working with limited equipment and unreliable electricity, the surgeons must make difficult decisions under intense pressure.
Back in Kigali, the pressures of the profession continue. Vicky fights to gain confidence in the operating room, while Yves faces financial strain and a life-changing decision when he is offered a chance to specialise in Toronto.
As the film unfolds, each of them must confront the sacrifices their calling demands – and decide what they are willing to give to change the future of surgery in Africa.