Bittersweet Love

Michael meets Patricia while he is on a date with another woman when he tries to retrieve his date's keys from a fountain. They talk and a spark forms, leading them to fall in love despite the awkward start. The moment sets up a relationship that grows under unusual circumstances.

Patricia discovers she is pregnant and Michael proposes to marry to secure their future. They decide to hold a small wedding in Canada, where Michael's family lives, signifying a step toward commitment amid uncertainty.

Patricia's parents Ben and Claire return from their travels and finally meet their new son-in-law. The wedding brings the families into contact, though tensions loom under the surface.

Claire reveals that years earlier she had a one-night stand with Michael's father, making Patricia Michael's half sister. The revelation upends the couple's plans and thrusts them into a crisis of lineage and love.

Patricia visits a doctor who explains that abortion could be possible if the fetal weight is sufficiently low. After weighing the consequences, she ultimately decides not to terminate the pregnancy, though she remains wary about their situation.

The couple withdraws from friends and family, choosing to isolate themselves during the pregnancy. They focus on preparing for the baby while grappling with the new truth about their relation.

Patricia's mother pleads with her to reconsider ending the pregnancy or to give the baby up for adoption. Michael begins researching the history and effects of incest to understand their situation.

Patricia goes into labor and Michael takes her to the hospital, where they welcome a healthy baby girl named Amy. The arrival brings a fragile sense of joy amid the looming truth.

Michael tries to celebrate with a nice dinner, but Patricia becomes hysterical during a kiss, signaling deep strain in their relationship. The couple begins to drift apart as the pressure of the secret takes its toll.

Following the break, Michael moves out and Patricia keeps Amy, reshaping their family dynamics. The house feels smaller as love gives way to unresolved truths.

As Patricia holds her daughter, a voiceover contemplates the truth that would have changed everything. The lines reveal a devastating reality: they are brother and sister, now strangers.

Patricia and Michael face the consequences of the revelation, choosing separate paths despite their love. The film closes with them living apart while the incest truth remains a defining barrier.