At the start of their weekend trip, a couple decides to stop by the House of Books. They want to donate a box of children's books. An exercise in letting go.

In De Nestvlieder, Cor - a nest keeper - has been caring for his disabled mother Teuntje all his adult life. When his sister Hennie - who is on sabbatical - comes back to take care of their mother as well, Cor's life, which consists entirely of fixed patterns, gets upset.