Theo has lost his mother, and Adriana has lost her underage son. Through their shared grief, they seek solace in each other, blurring the lines between maternal love and romantic passion.
Theo, a 19-year-old high school dropout, and Adriana, a 43-year-old artist who makes a living as a seamstress, spend a bleak winter in a secluded Berlin apartment. As they withdraw from reality, we witness the emergence of their unusual relationship. Despite their intense sexual connection, Adriana treats Theo like a son, washing his clothes, cooking his meals, and providing him comfort. Their monotonous routine is disrupted as their intertwined fates are revealed: Theo has lost his mother, and Adriana has lost her underage son. Through their shared grief, they seek solace in each other, blurring the lines between maternal love and romantic passion.