Franz and Lilly run their father's cattle farm together. While Franz is perfectly happy with his life as a cowboy, Lilly dreams of a bigger life. That's when she meets Chris, a musician, with whom she starts a romantic affair.

After many dark years of depression Luca seeks to gain her high school diploma. Her little dog Mata helps her to find motivation and keep a positive attitude towards life. To ensure that she makes it through her maths exam, Luca seals a deal with her classmate Kurt: English in exchange for maths tutoring. He becomes a loyal friend and remains by her side when events spiral down for Luca in her darkest of moments