Inge Herold is in her mid-thirties. She is divorced and lives with her 15-year-old son. She works as a psychologist and social worker and is involved with a married man. Suddenly, Inge finds out she may have breast cancer, which would mean an operation the very next day. The 24 hours before the planned surgery puts her under enormous psychological pressure and she begins to reevaluate her life. With heightened awareness of matters of everyday life, she realizes that what she previously considered meaningful, was actually void of any real meaning.

Inge Herold ist Ende 30, geschieden und arbeitet als Psychologin bei der Fürsorge. Sie lebt mit ihrem 15-jährigen Sohn Mike zusammen und hat ein Verhältnis mit dem verheirateten Joachim, der von Mike abgelehnt wird.