A renowned German chef, Martha Klein, rules her kitchen with an iron fist, and her obsessive focus on cooking leads to a life of singular dedication. However, her world is turned upside down when her sister dies, leaving her to care for her 8-year-old niece, Lina. As Martha navigates her new role as a caregiver, she must also confront her estranged father and a new chef, Mario, who challenges her traditional approach to cooking.