A young woman born illegitimately comes to terms with the challenge of getting married.
Germany 1935. 16-year old Sanne is sent to live with her aunt in Frankfurt. She falls in love with her cousin Franz, and they plan to marry secretly, but her aunt learns of the plans, and denounces Sanne to the Gestapo.
Doris Putzke is fond of dating men in her quest for finding the perfect one. In her brief relationships, she goes from one disillusionment to another, constantly deluding herself about the intentions of her lovers.