Catherine is the head of a parole agency, a wife and a mother. When a 20-years-old charismatic inmate is released on parole, she finds herself ensnared in a sordid affair with him. Their unbridled passion unleashes dangerous consequences for both. 

After a bad fall, a grumpy old farmer is forced to move to the city to live with his meek son and domineering daughter-in-law. He ends up squabbling with her and the house becomes a chaotic hellhole. Yet, with time, the family becomes closer than ever.