The story of a young couple who live in a small town with their four-year-old daughter. The husband is so caught up in his work as a policeman that he gradually becomes increasingly alienated from his wife and daughter who become ever closer to one another as they discover the new town. It is only a matter of time before the conflicts within the family manifest themselves.
A vacation guesthouse on the outskirts of town: Cora's longing and summer heat weigh on her, seeking expression in color. When the Frenchwoman Emma moves in, the lines of Cora's portrait blur, like the boundary between You and I.
