1893. The Norwegian village of Åsgårdstrand is preparing for the arrival of bohemian artists from the city. Local girl Johanne becomes a maid for the Ihlen family, whose daughter Tullik recruits her as a go-between in her pursuit of the controversial painter Edvard Munch. Lisa Stromme brings alive the tumultuous love affair that inspired one of the most famous paintings of all time, "The Scream". A story of innocence, creativity and desire.