In a small town in Germany, marked by the scars of World War I, we meet Anna, a young mother trying to rebuild her life after the loss of her husband at the front. The film opens with a poignant scene, where Anna faces the challenge of raising her young daughter, Lotte, in a world that seems to have lost its essence. The innocence of the little girl is a beacon of hope amidst the desolation, but also a constant reminder of the sacrifices made by her parents.
Anna finds herself caught between the duty to protect Lotte and her desire to keep her father's memory alive. As the plot unfolds, we are introduced to a local doctor, Hans, who becomes the father figure Lotte longs for, while Anna begins to feel a deep connection with him. But the shadow of war is never far away, and the moral and ethical dilemmas intensify when Hans receives an offer to join a project that could take him away from the town and Anna.
The relationship between the three characters becomes a delicate emotional triangle, where love and obligation intertwine and clash. The film explores themes such as love, loss, and redemption, showing how, even in the darkest moments, hope can flourish in the hearts of those willing to face their pain and embrace the future.