Through a series of twenty six short stories, a girl describes the childhood events that shaped her ideas about fatherhood, family relations, work and play. As the stories unfold, a dual portrait emerges: that of a father who cared more for his career than for his family, and of a daughter who was deeply affected by his behavior. Working in counterpoint to the forceful text are sensual black and white w600_and_h900_bestv2 that depict both the extraordinary and ordinary events of daily life. Together, they create a formally complex and emotionally intense film.