Rosanna’s existence as a teenage mother in the countryside is lonely and hopeless. When her friends show up one summer evening, the boundaries between teenage life and motherhood become blurred. A film about wanting to stay young when you should grow up, being split between your child’s and your own needs.

The story takes place after the end of World War II and the economy is booming again for Augustsson's Sausage Factory, mainly thanks to the smash hit - the Pepparkorven with the secret recipe. Julius is delighted with the success, while local sausage competitor Ejdar Kulvert is less pleased, but at the same time curious.