As young children, half-siblings Axel and Yanne are adopted to Norway. They are separated on arrival, him to material wealth on Oslo's west side, her to an average family on the east side. In contrast to her younger brother, Yanne remembers their journey to Norway, but she has no idea where he might be now.

The local disability support group visits an involuntary member, not realizing that it will bring them to a critical mass.

Frank used to be a brutal hitman, according to himself, and has even killed a dog once. But now he has serious problems with his back, and with help from a socialworker he is trying to find a new life.