A research assignment about a forgotten poet takes young Germanist Julia Völcker to a small island in the Baltic Sea. At first glance, it seems idyllic! However, the rules here are different from those in the big city on the mainland, as Julia soon experiences firsthand. The islanders form a tight-knit and taciturn community and initially greet the newcomer with a healthy dose of skepticism. But Julia refuses to be discouraged. She doesn’t ask questions, does her work, and withstands storms and all kinds of adversities. When she falls in love with the veterinarian Hanno, it seems she has finally found her place, but their relationship is put to a tough test...