In a small Danish village, Lucas, a kind-hearted kindergarten assistant, is struggling to rebuild his life after a tough divorce and the loss of his job. He finally starts to see a beacon of hope in the affection of his teenage son, Marcus, and the budding romance with his co-worker, Nadja. Life in the tight-knit community seems to be on the upturn for Lucas, where the simplicity of village life and the joys of the upcoming Christmas season promise new beginnings. His connection with the children at the kindergarten, especially his friendship with a little girl named Klara, the daughter of his best friend Theo, highlights his genuine and caring nature.

However, Lucas's newfound stability is shattered when an innocent lie spirals out of control. Klara, confused by her feelings and influenced by the adult world's complexities, makes a false accusation against Lucas. The lie quickly takes root in the community, fueled by paranoia and hysteria. As the situation escalates, Lucas finds himself the target of collective judgment and anger, with old friendships and relationships crumbling around him. The story delves into the fearful and suspicious mindsets that can pervade even the closest communities, leading to witch-hunt-like behavior and showing how quickly one's life can be turned upside down by a simple misunderstanding taken too far.