Denmark 1899, Marie is fifteen years old. She lives in an orphanage with her brother Karl and sister Sofie. Marie's father is a sailor and has not been ashore for the past three years. Everyone except Marie thinks he's dead. Every day Marie goes to the harbor with a photo of her father in the hope that something or someone can help her find her father again. Every day, however, she returns disappointed to the orphanage. The story is about Marie's adventurous journey to break from her destined role and instead become a strong independent woman.