Elisabeth Meinhardt, a single mother and editor, knows full well that not all family structures are meant to last forever—and she realizes this even before her son Fabian decides to move in with his father, his father’s young girlfriend, and their children. Elisabeth’s new relationship with the young student Zacharias also challenges the rest of the family and finally throws her somewhat routine life into disarray. She realizes that some boundaries are meant to be crossed, and she takes the liberty…