Her dream is to find a rare wild rosemary flower (Rhododendron tomentosum), a symbol of the magical world she cherishes.

The strict realist boy dismisses their playful fantasies and mocks their choice of Inga as the "beauty," calling her nothing more than a "freckled scarecrow."

Victor, Inga’s loyal friend, notices her distress and makes a heartfelt attempt to help.

Victor also arranges for Inga to visit a hairdresser, believing it will help her feel beautiful, like the elegant women he has seen leaving the salon.

Yet, as a little girl, Inga knows only one way to bring joy to others—the one taken from her: she begins to play make-believe with her mother, creating a shared world of fantasy that helps them both cope with their struggles.