Today marks Lara's 60th birthday, coinciding with her son Viktor's career-defining concert in Berlin. Lara, a stern civil servant and former pianist, anxiously waits for her son to take the stage, feeling a mix of pride, jealousy, and nerves as she reflects on the sacrifices she made for his success. As she paces about the city, Lara struggles to connect with her own creative past and reconcile her devotion to her son's career.