Bára Veselá is constantly pursued by bad luck and is on the run from the law. By chance, she unwillingly becomes a salesperson for the fashion department at the newly opened department store, Zlatá labuť. This store is a magnificent palace of luxury and is a new modern landmark in the center of Prague. The store holds a rich history behind its opulent storefronts. It is March 15, 1939, and German occupation forces are invading the Czechoslovakian state.
When her daughter decides to move back home, Ivana, a mother who only lives for her autistic son, finds her fragile family ecosystem challenged forever.
The fates of several women intertwine as they navigate professional setbacks, repair dysfunctional relationships and take control of their lives.