Karen-Lise Mynster

Pregnant fifteen-year-old orphan Cecilia is sent to Ida's secluded mansion to hide pregnancy. Ida and maid Alma provide Cecilia maternal care, forming bond. Their relationship tested as Cecilia's childbirth nears.

A 29-year-old woman prepares to take her perpetual vows at a convent when her estranged brother unexpectedly shows up, unearthing a secret family tragedy.

A father and a son start manufacturing and selling illegal fireworks to save the family farm.

Deployed on mission in Helmand, Afghanistan, 25-year old Thomas steps on a landmine and gets seriously injured. At the local rehabilitation center he meets Sofie, an ascending ballerina from the Royal Danish Ballet, who is helping a relative to regain strength after a long term sickness. Thomas desperately wants back in the field and gets impatient, as progress does not emerge as fast as he wants to. When Sofie offers to help him with a more intense rehabilitation plan, he accepts. Despite their differences, they develop a special bond and a mutual affection.