In the early 1950s, the orphan fifteen-year-old Cecilia has become pregnant. To hide the unwanted pregnancy, she is sent out to live with Ida, who is to adopt the child. Ida lives in her secluded mansion, which was once a hot spot for high society, but where she has now lived alone for a long time only with the sole company of her lifelong maid Alma. In the care of Ida and Alma, Cecilia seems to experience a glimpse of parental love for the first time in her life and despite their differences a strong bond forms between the three women. However, all of this is put to a test as the birth of the baby approaches.