In 1915, while the men are away on the frontline, Hortense and her daughter take on the farm work and hire the young Francine to help with the load. The bond between Francine and the family will tighten, but blood is always thicker than water…. The Guardians is a penetrating and striking work.In 1915, while the men are away on the frontline, Hortense and her daughter take on the farm work and hire the young Francine to help with the load. The bond between Francine and the family will tighten, but blood is always thicker than water…. The Guardians is a penetrating and striking work.