In 1991, amidst the Balkan region's dissolution and prompted by the unfolding events, 6-year-old Maja and her parents, makes the decision to journey from Yugoslavia to Denmark. However, their encounter with the promised land proves to be a challenging ordeal for the small family, particularly for Maja. She observes in wonder as her parents desperately try to adapt to an entirely new world with its peculiar rules and traditions. But soon they realize that their new home is far from the fairytale land they dreamed of. Maja witnessing her parents' difficulties, quickly learns Danish and consequently shoulders the responsibility of an adult to support them.