It's never too late to fulfill your dreams. Siegtrud, who has recently become a widow, is amazed at what one can experience in Reykjavík without spending any money. A glass of champagne at an art opening, a free museum visit, or a memorial service followed by a snack - Siegtrud is there, always wrapped in an elegant French silk scarf, a legacy from her mother. The scarf reminds her of the mystery of her origins: her grandfather Magnus was said to be French. Only now, at her age, does she find the courage to investigate. She learns French and dreams of a trip to her place of longing: Paris.