Exploring the role of the opposition in Quebec society, Les Chialeux documents the daily lives of female members of parliament at the heart of the action in the National Assembly. Gathering the testimony of numerous experts and specialists, the film deconstructs the idea that the role of opposition parties is limited to whining. Using archival footage and an aesthetic inspired by retro video games, the film instead exposes the importance of this pivotal role in Quebec's democracy through a playful and original framework.