In 1974 documentary film maker Tom Alandh did a TV story about institutions for the mentally retarded. Then he met Martina, who was five and who had Down syndrome. For 35 years, which is unique in the Swedish television history, Tom Alandh and photographer Björn Henriksson has followed Martina's struggles against all odds.

Martina fyller 40. 35 år efter att Tom Alandh första gången träffade Martina gjorde han 2008 den sjätte och som han då trodde, den sista filmen om Martina.