Simon arrives in Lund full of anticipation and ready for his life to really begin. He is eager to start his own business and make a name for himself, but is quickly disappointed by the law school he has chosen. During a violent protest march, he meets the anarchistic young woman Max and falls in love. Max dazzles him with a world of excess, lies, and huge risks. As they spend time together, Simon begins to realize the damage that's been done and realizes that it's already too late to escape.