TEREZA and FRED (20's), a newly married young couple, stop at a modest motel in the Czech countryside on their way to visit Tereza's parents. They are greeted by KAREL (70's), the caretaker of the property. Over the course of their brief trip, Tereza becomes increasingly aware of her contempt for her husband, who is consumed by his work. She finds solace in the old caretaker, who she eventually makes a move on.