A couple, Alice and Niklas, yearn for a child but face repeated disappointments. They escape to Sardinia to temporarily put their desires aside, only to have their unfulfilled wishes resurface. The arrival of a lively Tyrolean family next door, seemingly perfect in every way, further exacerbates their feelings of inadequacy. A sudden incident shatters their perspective, revealing that what they considered the most natural thing in the world is not as attainable as they thought.
What We Wanted
A serene Sardinian retreat becomes a crucible for a couple struggling with infertility, as the arrival of a boisterous family next door heightens the tensions in their relationship.