在这部意外剧情片中,本和女友婷卡以及他们年幼的女儿辛迪住在荷兰的乡村。本在游乐场里与他人起了争执，醉酒开车回家时发生了车祸，女友不幸丧生，本也因此被捕入狱。当他出狱回到家时，婷卡的父亲拒绝让他见辛迪，而辛迪也因许久未见本而不能辨认出自己的爸爸。婷卡的姐姐黛比一直试图缓解父女俩尴尬的关系，本最终也如愿得到和女儿独处的机会，并悄悄带着女儿离开了。
After serving prison for causing the death of his girlfriend, Ben returns home, confronting his parents in law who are taking care of his little daughter. Ben lives in the village of Waldstille with his girlfriend Tinka and their little daughter Cindy. After a night of partying, Ben causes a car accident which is fatal for Tinka and he is sent to prison. When Ben returns home, Tinka's parents have become the guardians for Cindy. They are embittered, holding Ben responsible for Tinka's death. Ben wants to be in his daughter's life, but he has a hard time accomplishing that. As soon as Ben sees his chance, he runs off with Cindy.
