In the depths of a post-World War I Vienna, the lives of its inhabitants intertwine in an old and enigmatic building. The story centers around Ruth, a young dreamer who longs to escape her monotonous day-to-day life and discover true freedom. Upon moving into an apartment in the iconic building, she finds herself surrounded by peculiar characters: a frustrated artist struggling to find his voice, an elderly woman harboring secrets from the past, and a mysterious man who seems to know more than he lets on.