Barelyoutofherteens,dependentonherfamilyandextremelynearsighted,Monika,20,desperatelywantstopassherdrivingtest.Sheundertakesariskyeyelaseroperationwhichfailsandsheloseshersight.HerfragilemotherBirgitcracksunderthestrainofseeingherdaughterblindanddefenselessandgiveshertoamunicipalhomeforblindpeople.Thereshereceivesrealcareforthefirsttimeinherlife.WiththehelpofthepersonnelMonikaovercomesherdepressionandfindsherinnerstrengthtofightforherindependence.ButthenewautonomyofherdaughterdispleasesBirgitandshetriestoenticehertocomebacktothecountryside.FinallyMonikaenrollsinanapprenticeshipasaphysicaltherapist.Shediscoversanewsensualconnectiontotheoutsideworldanddiscoversabalancebetweendisabilityandautonomy.