30-year-old Lydia and 50-year-old Henryk arrive at their newly renovated chalet in the Polish mountains. Lydia, born and raised in Poland, has worked in hotels since high school, while Henryk has recently returned after starting a life and family in Canada. The next day, Henryk’s daughter Alice arrives in Poland.
Henryk spontaneously assigns Alice with overseeing all interior design, which agitates Lydia considerably. Meanwhile, their neighbour Boris has turned off Henryk’s water with a valve on his property to derail the couple’s plans and keep away unwanted foreigners. In order to regain access, Boris proposes that Henryk pay a monthly stipend. Henryk conceals the truth from Lydia and Alice, determined to fix things himself.
Alice discovers that Lydia is pregnant. The news brings them closer, yet leaves them feeling betrayed by Henryk. In the film’s climax, Lydia confronts her impending motherhood when Boris’ cow’s delivery goes awry, by pulling the newborn calf free in a moment of catharsis.