25-year-old Anna works in the laboratory of the Lodz textile factory. She lives with her mother and recently married husband. Her life collapses when a stranger appears, looking for a daughter who has disappeared during the war.

A fifteen-year old Ludka navigates first love and frustrations related to failures of the adult world during summer holidays.

The film is the story of the last period of Norwid's life. In 1877, the poet is sent to the St. Casimir's asylum. However, he is unable to find himself there. All the time, however, he writes. However, his readings do not meet with the understanding of his listeners.