Michael is the experienced and successful head chef of restaurant Værk. He suddenly has to defend his position, as new deputy chef Naja wants to modernize his restaurant. Naja comes with a completely different view of what constitutes today's leadership, equality and communication. Conflict between them is imminent. Even graver trouble, however, is ahead.
As a refugee, Mohammed is looking for a quiet and steady life with his girlfriend Ida but loses everything when he is charged with armed robbery and remanded in custody.