In 1948 when he is fifteen Trond spends a summer in the country with hisfather. The events the accidental death of a child his best friendsfeelings of guilt an... » 

In 1948 when he is fifteen Trond spends a summer in the country with hisfather. The events the accidental death of a child his best friendsfeelings of guilt and eventual disappearance his fathers decision to leavethe family for another woman will change his life forever. An early morningadventure out stealing horses leaves Trond bruised and puzzled by his friendJons sudden breakdown. The tragedy which lies behind this scene becomes thecatalyst for the two boys families gradually to fall apart. As a 67yearoldman and following the death of his wife Trond has moved to an isolated partof Norway to live in solitude. But a chance encounter with a character from thefateful summer of 1948 brings the painful memories of that year flooding backand will leave Trond even more convinced of his decision to end his days alone. «