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As she approaches her 40th year, all Viv wants is to have a baby. But despite her many efforts with her husband Paul, she cannot conceive. One day, they meet a mysterious immigrant who pleads for their help. Unable to turn away from his need, Viv brings the poor Markus home. Paul too feels pity and offers Markus food and a place to stay until his life gets better. Meanwhile, Viv struggles harder to get pregnant. Unfortunately, Paul, who is not sure he wants a family so late in life, is hedging.