Shulamit and Danny’s son Eytan was killed in action almost nine months ago. The bereaved parents have been dealing with their loss in very different ways – while Danny has been going to support groups to help him cope, Shulamit stays at home somber and glum, obsessively tending to the flowerbeds in her garden.One day a young Kibbutz volunteer from Ireland named Diana comes into their lives carrying their son’s child.Danny responds with great excitement, hoping to raise his grandson, while Shulamit develops bitter anger towards Diana. When the two women finally get acquainted, the hatred and suspicion give way to friendship which changes both women’s outlook on life.