Gunnar is a sociologist in his fifties who has written countless self-help books. He lives in a beautiful house that is way too big for him and his wife Dísa. Their relationship has become resentful. Their only child, David, is 25 years old and returns home with a new girlfriend, after travelling through Europe. His girlfriend, Sunna, is pretty, smart, polite and nothing but a perfect daughter in law. However when Gunnar meets Sunna his life takes a quick turn and he is forced to face his deepest secrets.