Five years in the lives of three siblings on the brink of adulthood. They experience love and partnership in very different ways. Silvia, the eldest, is repeatedly plagued by depressive moods and self-doubt until a dramatic event reveals the meaning of her life and helps her find her purpose. Christian, her brother, mourns the loss of his first love and is very reluctant to make decisions. He needs a firm push to get moving. The youngest, Monika, prioritizes her desire for marriage and children over all her career plans. She pursues her goals swiftly against all odds.