On the brink of the Second World War, a young Norwegian man's drive to resist the Nazis sets a new course for his future – and the future of his country.

Over the course of one day, a young drama teacher at a high school, struggles to stay true to her artistic vision as an Ibsen-director while her girlfriend, the school system, and modern society stand in her way.

18-year old Emil's night takes a dark turn when a break-in reveals old photographs of Emil and his mother in a bathtub, making him question his past.