Home helper Katja is drawn to the paralyzed and disabled Jim. She invites her curious friend Vera to meet him. But when Vera begins to dig into Jim's past, things take an unexpected turn that challenges their relationship and brings the shadows of the past to light.

Hjemmehjælperen Katja bliver draget af den lamme og handicappede Jim. Hun inviterer sin nysgerrige veninde Vera til at møde ham. Men da Vera begynder at grave i Jims fortid, tager tingene en uventet drejning, der udfordrer deres forhold og bringer fortidens skygger frem i lyset.