The beautiful South Tyrolean Carina wants to build a new life in Bavaria and quickly falls in love with the architect Jörg. Although it seems to be true love, the couple's happiness is overshadowed. Jörg's job forces him to spend an extended period abroad, which is too much of a strain for the young relationship. Carina finds comfort with Jörg's friend Hubertus. She regularly helps out at his family's inn and grows closer to the calm and reliable man. With him, a future seems possible. However, fate has another blow in store. Will Carina still find true happiness?.