29-year-old Kathy works as an editorial assistant at a publishing house in Frankfurt am Main. She left her parents' winery in Styria after an argument with her father. But she doesn't feel at home in the big city. On the occasion of her father's birthday, she wants to talk things out with him. She takes a well-known author, who wants to find peace and quiet to write again, with her on the trip home. The two fall in love.

Seven-year-old Moritz lives with his father Ben Sanddorn in Saxon Switzerland. Since the death of his mother many years ago, he has wanted nothing more than a new mother and, of course, a new wife for his father. And so he sends his pigeon Sammy on a search. Sammy flies to Salzburg, where the Sanddorn family used to live, and ends up with architect Paula. She is about to get married, but first she wants to take a break and bring the pigeon back. Paula spends a few days at Ben's guesthouse and makes friends with Moritz. She is fascinated by the introverted, likeable Ben and her emerging feelings are reciprocated by him. A loving romance develops, which Moritz pursues with enthusiasm. But then the budding love almost falls victim to an intrigue.