The determined Almuth has dreamed of being a chef all her life, while the romantic Tobias is still reeling from his recent divorce. A chance encounter changes their lives forever - and now they have an adorable daughter, a cozy house and thriving careers. The idyll is disturbed by fateful news: Almuth has to fight a serious illness. Without giving up hope, the couple realizes the value of every moment and decides to live so that not a single minute is wasted.