Rozalia is an actress. A professional opportunity makes it essential for her and her seven-year-old son, Kazik, to move from Warsaw to the small city of Wałbrzych in south-east Poland. The move will give her a long-term contract at the local theatre and a new school for Kazik. As they settle in, Rozalia begins to strike up a friendship with Kazik’s new teacher, Darek. However, problems start cropping up at the school. Unexpected events in Rozalia’s life become intertwined with her role onstage.