In a small German city in the 1920s, the lives of a group of single women intertwine in a tapestry of secrets, longings, and social challenges. It all begins when a young woman, who has been involved with several men, faces scandal and disdain from society after becoming pregnant. But instead of hiding, she forms an unexpected bond with other women in similar situations, who find in their friendship the strength needed to confront prejudice and the everyday difficulties.