The story of two women who are - in some mysterious way - the same woman leading two different yet interconnected lives. Twenty five years ago, two women are born on the same day, one in Poland, the other in France. They share the same looks, name and a great musical talent. They also share a potentially fatal heart disease. In a mystical twist of fate, Veronique and Veronika, meet in a crowded city square and set in motion a series of dramatic events, ensuring that one must die so that the other can live.