Carefree Jindřiška (23) discovers that her father owes a lot of money when debt collectors arrive to confiscate their house. In a single day, Jindřiška's world falls apart, forcing her to choose between helping her father or saving herself before it's too late.
The protagonist is a young man – imprisoned for life. His past, however, remains unclear. He comes to live on a deserted island in a lighthouse filled with books. Apparently, his life's only meaning now is to read them. Only reading them could somehow set him free.
Filip is released on parole from a youth detention center and returns home to his mother, who is being seemingly helpful with his integration back to life. However, in a familiar environment surrounded by people from his past, Filip's frustration starts to show.
