Under the appearance of a realistic Swedish drama lies a spiritual allegory. A serious, stupid accident causes Ernst to close himself and stop believing in anything. The life of the couple is suddenly invaded by chaos. The Guardian Angel or the Spirit now enters the scene. He speaks in a foreign language - love - which Cecilia immediately understands. But Ernst remains hardened in his grief, keeping a cold, seemingly rational vision. Only after drinking the last cup of suffering, manages to open his heart for love. And then the miracle happens: from a lethal coma, their child returns to life. Because life is not possible in the absence of love.