It's a pretty rough day in the life of Anton, the driver of a rural bus. Recently, he has fallen in love with Doris, his neighbor. But last night, he heard a man coughing on her balcony. Then, Carla, who is suffering from cancer and wants to see the sea one last time, gets on the bus, and she wants to go immediately. It's hot, and thoughts are racing in Anton's head. Courage is not one of his strengths, but didn't Doris say she likes men who dare to take risks? Shortly after, the passengers on the bus hear an announcement: "We're heading to the sea now." A heartwarming book full of humor about a colorful group of passengers on their journey south.