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The heartbreaking reality of their lives comes to a crescendo when an alarming discovery about the locusts implores Virginie to sacrifice her own well-being; the locusts thrive on her blood, a disturbing yet effective solution to their plight. As she embraces this horrifying method, she inadvertently alienates her children, who are grappling with their own feelings—Laura, in particular, reacts with rage and frustration, carving deeper fissures in their family dynamic.
The cycle of obsession spirals as Virginie continues to push boundaries to sustain and grow her farm. Her shocking choices to feed the locusts include smaller animals and even more severe actions, leading to the inevitable chaos and tragedy that follows.