A man suffering from tuberculosis returns from abroad to stay at his brother's farm, hoping to make amends, while also beginning a love affair with a farm girl.

Four stories showing the various facets of love.

The movie is based on Iwaszkiewicz's autobiographic story and focuses on main character's (Janek's) close relationship with a woman named Ola and a man named Arek. It takes place in a small village called Marona which is situated by the beautiful lake.

After years of working in the city, Róża returns to the countryside. The property she has accumulated draws the attention of local bachelors.

After years of working in the city, Róża returns to the countryside. The property she has accumulated draws the attention of local bachelors.

Set in the late '20s. A thirtyish young man, who heads a small factory, faints at the funeral of a close friend. He decides to go home to his aunt and uncle for a while, but gets involved with a family of five women who had been in love with him at one time though he had apparently loved only one, who, unknown to him, has died since his departure. The women are mainly disillusioned with life or estranged from husbands while the youngest has a crush on him.

A grief-stricken middle-aged woman finds solace after meeting a younger man.

Ola, a local school teacher, meets Janek, a sanatorium patient, and his friend Ark.

Ola, a local school teacher, meets Janek, a sanatorium patient, and his friend Ark.