In a small town in Austria, ex-convict Alex works in a brothel and falls in love with Tamara, a Ukrainian prostitute. Desperate to leave their grim lives behind and forge a better future together, Alex devises a risky plan to rob a bank. However, the heist goes tragically wrong, and their dreams are shattered when Tamara is accidentally killed. Devastated, Alex goes into hiding at his grandfather's rural farmhouse, grappling with grief and guilt while seeking solace in the quiet countryside.

Unknown to Alex, Tamara's death has also deeply affected another family. Local police officer Robert and his wife, Susanne, whose lives are marked by their struggles with infertility, become entangled in the aftermath. Their already fragile marriage begins to crumble under the weight of sorrow and confusion. As their paths inexorably cross, Alex finds himself torn between his desire for revenge and the possibility of redemption. Tensions rise, culminating in a confrontation that forces each character to confront their own inner demons and search for meaning amidst the chaos.