Moscow, Belgium

Matty, a 41-year-old postal worker from Ghent, Belgium, feels trapped in her monotonous routine. Her life revolves around her three children and the emotional turmoil stemming from her husband Werner's infidelity.

Matty's life takes a turn when she meets Johnny, a rugged truck driver, in a supermarket parking lot. Their initial interaction, sparked by a minor car accident, quickly escalates into a heated argument, igniting an unexpected chemistry between them.

Despite their rocky start, Johnny becomes captivated by Matty and makes several attempts to reconnect. Eventually, he shows up at her home, proposing to fix her damaged truck, which prompts Matty to invite him for a family dinner.

During the family dinner, the evening progresses without incident until Johnny convinces Matty to have a drink. This leads to a transformative night for Matty, stirring feelings of freedom and excitement that she hasn't experienced in years.

Werner, sensing something amiss, hires a private investigator to spy on Matty. The investigator uncovers Johnny's troubled past, revealing his previous imprisonment for assaulting his ex-wife, triggering a crisis within Matty's family.

Matty's teenage daughter, Vera, learns about Johnny's history and confronts him directly. This confrontation escalates tensions and forces Matty to confront the implications of her relationship with Johnny.

As Matty wrestles with her growing feelings for Johnny and her commitments to Werner, she finds herself caught in a whirlpool of emotions. Meanwhile, Werner's insecurities begin to surface as he struggles to regain Matty's affection.

In an attempt to win back Matty, Werner organizes a tense dinner that ultimately leads to a clash between him and Johnny. The confrontation forces Matty to reflect deeply on her own unhappiness and the sources of her emotional struggle.

A moment of clarity strikes Matty, prompting her to reevaluate her bond with Johnny. However, their evolving relationship faces challenges when Johnny's ex-wife and her lawyer boyfriend unexpectedly re-enter the picture, raising the stakes.

The reappearance of Johnny's ex-wife leads to a chaotic scene where Johnny, fueled by alcohol and emotions, vandalizes the lawyer's car. Disgusted by the unfolding chaos, Matty decides to leave Johnny behind and attempts to restore her connection with Werner.

Matty's efforts to mend her relationship with Werner falter as she realizes that his advances lack the passion and excitement she craves. This reaffirms her feelings of dissatisfaction within her marriage.

Weeks later, Matty visits a karaoke bar at her daughter Vera's invitation, and fate brings her face to face with Johnny. Johnny attempts to serenade Matty with a romantic ballad, but she meets his efforts with disdain, reflecting her internal conflict.

Unfulfilled and conflicted, Matty decides to confront Johnny before he leaves for Italy. Their meeting is charged with unresolved feelings, setting the stage for a poignant goodbye that encapsulates the complexity of their relationship.