The stories of three different characters: a teacher, a foreign school worker and a six year old student become intertwined over the course of one day in an antiquated elementary school.

Stefán lives with his demanding mother Hlmfríður. He has a big secret that he does not want to share with her. The secret is his love of life, which he is ready to propose. Hólmfríður finds the wedding ring and Stefán has to choose to reveal his secret or lose his love.

Ex-family man, avid womanizer, heavy-drinking, parliamentarian, Leifur, is forced to go into rehab by his political rival, following a well publicized art exhibition brawl. Full of denial, Leifur throws a party before checking in, but when it´s time to leave – very few do, turning the night into an adventure exclusively for those old enough to vote.