The story focuses on the present Oslo and revolves around Julie, a young and wise woman. At the age of 30, she is still wandering at the crossroads of life. Although she and Axel, a successful cartographer, love each other, have a strong sense of security, and are happy to be with him, she refuses to give birth to a child for Axel who longs for a child. Julie decides to leave Axel and go to Eyvind, hoping to start a new life...