The Divine Order

In the quaint Swiss farming village of the 1970s, Nora Ruckstuhl navigates the challenges of being a housewife. Despite living with her husband Hans and their two sons, she feels increasingly stifled by her domestic duties and yearns for a more fulfilling life.

Nora expresses her desire to return to work as a means to escape her boredom. However, her husband Hans dismisses her aspirations, suggesting instead that they have another child, further highlighting the rift in their expectations for family roles.

Nora learns about her niece Hanna's heartbreak, as Hanna's mother forbids her from seeing her much older boyfriend. In a moment of empathy, Nora allows Hanna to meet him one last time, not realizing the significant consequences that will follow.

During their excursion, Hanna runs off with her boyfriend, leaving Nora in a state of shock and concern. In her search for answers, Nora finds herself wandering the downtown area, where she encounters a women's rights demonstration.

Nora acknowledges her support for women's suffrage after engaging with the demonstrators. She receives informative flyers and starts reading influential materials, including *The Feminine Mystique*, which opens her eyes to the broader movement of women's liberation.

Nora's frustration escalates when she discovers that Hanna has been detained in Zurich and is being sent to a juvenile detention facility. This news serves as a catalyst for Nora to take action regarding women's rights and her own aspirations.

At a meeting of her women's club, Nora bravely stands up to voice her support for women's suffrage. Her passionate declaration impresses Vroni, an elder woman committed to the cause, who persuades Nora to lead an event to rally support, despite her initial resistance.

While planning their event, Vroni meets Graziella, an Italian woman eager to transform a pub into a pizzeria. Their shared enthusiasm for women's rights fosters a strong alliance among the women involved in the movement.

Reacting to the ongoing struggles and Vroni's encouragement, Nora and the other village women decide to go on strike. They establish a camp in Graziella's restaurant, challenging traditional gender roles and parenting expectations as their husbands are left to cope without them.

Tensions rise as Hans struggles with the demands of parenting and managing his household in Nora's absence. The situation escalates when a group of men violently confronts the women, leading to tragic consequences including Vroni's heart attack during the conflict.

In the aftermath of Vroni's untimely death, the women retreat into their homes, mourning not only their loss but the setbacks faced in their fight. Nora attends the funeral and openly challenges the priest's remarks about Vroni's contentment, prompting a crucial reconciliation with Hans.

As the referendum for women's right to vote nears, Nora rallies the village women to cast their votes, fostering a renewed sense of hope. Despite the challenges faced, their efforts culminate in a narrow victory for women's suffrage in their community.

Following the successful suffrage victory, Theresa manages to rescue Hanna from detention. While Hanna forgives her mother, she decides to pursue her life with her boyfriend, reflecting the complex realities of their decisions in a changing society.

With the newfound independence and shifts in societal norms, Nora and her husband Hans embark on their own journey of self-discovery and connection. They learn to satisfy each other in ways they never thought possible, marking a significant transformation in their relationship.