Darling is a 2007 Swedish drama film written and directed by Johan Kling, about an irresponsible young woman in central Stockholm who befriends an older man.

After a casual one-night-stand, she finds herself ignored by her friends, and on top of this, she loses her job, which leads to financial struggles, since her mother wants her to make do on her own.

Electrical engineer Bernard is divorced since a year ago, alone in a house that is too big and too expensive.

Despite various adversities, he remains a sympathetic, optimistic, and gentle man, albeit too easily bossed around.

A month later, Eva starts working at the same restaurant, set on only remaining for a few weeks to qualify for her welfare payments.