1972. It turns out that mother Rosalie has had a tumor in her head for two years, which she has never told anyone about. It could be over at any moment and that puts all relationships within the family on edge. After the initial shock, the unspoken accusations and long-held secrets slowly surface. Will the family be able to reconcile with each other before Rosalie's death?

1978. It turns out that father Kick has a secret, which makes it clear to son Max why he has such a strained relationship with his father. When Frans, the wayward younger brother, seeks refuge with Johan of all people, Max takes out his frustration on him. Carla quits her job at the law firm where she works. When father Kick wants his daughter Suus to leave the family home and finally start her own life, it becomes clear which hidden event has plunged the entire family into a pool of sorrow

1989. Carla still struggles with her life after the accident. This has consequences for her relationship with Alex. Max goes to Berlin with his friend and press photographer Hans, where the Wall falls. It's a euphoric experience. But once home, he doesn't want to see Hans anymore. Suus' life is turned upside down when her friend Miriam receives bad news. For a moment, Suus seems to find comfort with Father Louis. The youngest of the family, Frans, has become a soldier.