When his student turned mistress Pil (Beate Bille) -- a radical activist -- is implicated in the politically charged murder of a police officer, the humdrum life of schoolteacher Carsten (Jesper Christensen) is suddenly turned on its ear. Rather than distance himself from the attention-grabbing incident, Carsten forsakes his wife and his career to fight against Pil's persecution. Per Fly directs this award-winning drama.