Gerda and Kristoffer travel to Italy to celebrate their long marriage. When they unexpectedly encounter Gerda's former lover, Johannes, a thrilling love triangle develops, revolving around the nostalgic question: What if? To celebrate their fortieth wedding anniversary, Gerda and Kristoffer are given a trip to Rome, where Gerda studied art before their marriage. The carefree nature of the trip is interrupted when a shadow from the past appears: Gerda's former teacher and lover, Johannes. Enchanted and invigorated by his charming manner, Gerda recalls her youthful dream of becoming an artist and the secrets she held from that time.