In an isolated mansion in Sweden, four women face the imminent death of one of them, Agnes, who suffers from a terminal illness. Amidst a charged atmosphere of tension and raw emotions, the relationships among these women are laid bare, exposing secrets, past wounds, and the complexity of love and suffering. Agnes, trapped between her memories and the fear of death, seeks solace in her older sister, Karen, who feels torn between her duty and her own emotional conflicts.
Meanwhile, the younger sister, Marien, embodies the antithesis by enjoying a seemingly carefree life, although her happiness is superficial and wavers in the face of the gravity of the situation. The housemaid, observing from a corner, also plays a crucial role, bringing with her the weight of a different perspective on life and death. Through striking visual aesthetics and emotional symbolism, the story reveals pain, envy, and a desperate search for redemption.
With intense dialogues and silences that speak louder than words, the women struggle to find meaning in their suffering and authentic connections with one another. The film becomes a profound journey into the nature of humanity, exploring the struggle between love and resentment, life and death, in a quest for understanding and acceptance amid suffering.