In the countryside, two girls, Mary and Rachel, from apostolic Lutheran families, are coming close to the marrying age. Both have faithful fiancés. Mary escapes to work in the city for the summer. The parish sends Rachel to look for her. Mary tries makeup and tastes cider, and yearns for new experiences. She goes out dancing and kisses a stranger. Rachel doesn′t want to try anything, but is tempted. But who will stay, and who will go home?