Erik, a book publisher, is married to Ann, a doctor.

A manuscript from a young writer named Emma arrives at the publishing house, and Erik falls in love with her.

However, she begins a relationship with Stefan, a young playwright who also happens to be Ann's patient.

The film follows these four characters over the course of ten years, exploring how their relationships evolve and intertwine.

Rebecka Hemse .... Emma Michael Nyqvist .... Erik Jonas Karlsson .... Stefan Pernilla August .... Ann Gunnel Fred .... Eva Valter Skarsgård .... Daniel (young) Gustaf Skarsgård .... Daniel (old) Ingela Olsson .... Actress Leif Andrée .... Actor Ebba Hultkvist .... Rineke