Sigrid and Tengvald, having met on the path of life, felt for each other something much more than just sympathy or physical attraction. And both were frightened by their extraordinary feeling. Since childhood, Sigrid dreamed of breaking out of the closed atmosphere of a small town into the big world with its tempting opportunities. Therefore, she avoided strong relationships with local men and especially marriage, which, as she believed, doomed her to a boring, insipid life. Tengvald was sure that his dedication to work and inherited natural character would not allow him to become a good husband and father. Both heroes in love decided to give up their feelings. But that’s when it all began...