Eva, a pastor's wife living in rural Norway, invites her mother Charlotte, a renowned classical pianist, to visit her for the first time in seven years. Their relationship is strained and complex, marked by distance, disappointment, and unresolved emotional turmoil. Charlotte, consumed by her career, has been an absent figure for most of Eva's life, leading to a sense of neglect and longing for maternal affection. The reunion is an opportunity for both to reconnect and heal old wounds, as Eva seeks acknowledgement and understanding from her mother. Their interactions are initially polite and restrained, but the veneer of civility gradually erodes as deep-seated resentments surface.

The visit coincides with the revelation of several painful truths, including the fate of Eva's sister, Helena, who is disabled and has been living in an institution, a fact Charlotte was unaware of. As the layers of their past are peeled back, the conversations between Eva and Charlotte shift from cordial to confrontational. Their dialogue unveils a landscape of grief, guilt, and unfulfilled expectations, challenging the perceptions they hold of each other and themselves. The setting, isolated and serene, contrasts sharply with the emotional upheaval that unfolds, highlighting the intense, raw, and often painful dynamics of their relationship. Through these revealing exchanges, the film explores themes of family, sacrifice, and the complex bonds between mother and daughter.