The Four of Us

Four weeks prior to the events at the holiday house, Janina and Maria, the two couples, made a daring choice to engage in a partner exchange. This decision was motivated by their desire to explore their relationships and gain a deeper understanding of their individual needs.

After the decision, Janina moved in with Louis while Maria spent time with Jonas. They agreed that their encounters would only involve emotional exchange without any intimacy, believing this would help them understand their partners better.

The four gather at a picturesque holiday house located on the North Sea, where they plan to share their experiences and reflect on their partner exchange. The serene setting masks the underlying tension and excitement of their new arrangements.

As the group arrives at the holiday house, it soon becomes clear that the no-intimacy rule has been broken by all four participants. This revelation causes a shift in their dynamics, as feelings previously suppressed begin to surface.

Tensions escalate when Maria and Ben develop unexpected feelings for each other, complicating their respective relationships. This emotional upheaval threatens to unravel the agreements they made, leading to introspection among the couples.

Janina discovers that she is pregnant with Jonas's child, further complicating matters. This situation forces her to confront her own feelings about their relationship and the implications of their partner exchange.

Over the course of two days, the group engages in intense discussions about love and commitment. These conversations reveal the evolution of their feelings and expectations, challenging the foundational beliefs each had about their relationships.

The characters struggle to navigate their rapidly changing emotions, confronting jealousy, desire, and confusion. As their relationships shift, each person must grapple with their longing for connection and the consequences of their choices.

As the emotional turbulence escalates, significant revelations come to light, altering how each character views their partner and themselves. These moments of truth deepen the exploration of love's complexities that the film meticulously portrays.

As the two-day weekend comes to a close, the couples confront the reality of their relationships after the exchange. Each must make crucial decisions about their future together and what love truly means to them.

After a whirlwind of emotions and discoveries, the group prepares to leave the holiday house. Each character reflects on their journey, understanding that their experiences have profoundly altered their views on intimacy and connection.

In the aftermath of their experiences, life returns to normal for Janina and her co-workers, including interactions with her superior and co-worker. This signifies the continuation of their lives, now forever changed by their time together.