In a small Swedish village during the 1920s, a young man named Erik faces the reality of his family life following the death of his grandfather. The inheritance left by the elderly man, besides a cabin in the woods, is a heavy legacy filled with secrets and tensions that have been hidden for generations. Seduced by the idealization of rural life and the connection to his roots, Erik embarks on a journey of discovery, both of the landscape around him and the complex family relationships that have played a crucial role in his life.
As he explores the cabin and its surroundings, Erik uncovers old stories, some dark, that reveal the cruelty and beauty of his lineage. The cabin is not just a physical place, but a symbol of the decisions that have shaped his family: lost loves, rivalries, and unfulfilled desires. As he becomes more involved in village life, his ideals clash with the harsh reality of human relationships, unleashing an internal conflict that leads him to question his own place in the family heritage.
With the drama of a melodrama and a profound exploration of the human soul, Erik's journey becomes a meditation on identity, the past, and the inevitable burden each generation carries. In the end, the question is not only about what we inherit, but about how we choose to carry it into the future.