Kris lives with her disabled uncle and together they run a derelict farm. In their quirky yet loving relationship, built upon daily routines, words are not necessary. Kris is the dominant workhorse and she has taken on a motherly role towards her uncle. During a complicated birth, Kris saves a calf and her interest for the veterinary field is reawakened. She develops a friendship with the veterinarian Johannes and slowly experiences a life outside the farm. As love crosses her path, a life changing question emerges.