Matthijs is 54 and lives with his mother in the Netherlands. Once a man of the world, he has lived in New York, London, Israel, and the Netherlands. In each of these places, he left behind a women and children- 9 in total. Now, he resides in his childhood home, where his domineering mother makes life unbearable. Disillusioned and aimless, Matthijs neglects himself and drifts through his days without purpose. Despite his apathy, he turns to online dating in search of a young woman. To his surprise, many women respond to his advances.
He recalls his first relationship in New York with Abigail, who left him after he refused to settle down. He then remembers Miriam in Israel, who demanded commitment, prompting him to flee once again. In London, Florence bore him twins before he abandoned her for Iris in the Netherlands. Each memory reveals a pattern of broken promises and unresolved ties with his children. As these recollections surface, Matthijs grows increasingly despondent about his past failures.
His mother's constant criticism exacerbates his despair. She derides him as a failed father and partner, pushing him deeper into hopelessness. Yet Matthijs continues to pursue younger women online, seeking validation and escape from his stagnant existence. His success with dating confounds him; he wonders if these new relationships will end like the others.
Despite his cynicism, Matthijs begins seeing Pippa and Jamine two vibrant women who challenges him to confront his past. Their connection forces him to reconsider the choices that led him back to his mother's house. For the first time in years, Matthijs feels a glimmer of hope that he can change. Pippa and Jasmine presence disrupts the toxic dynamic between Matthijs and his mother. As she encourages him to reach out to the children he abandoned, Matthijs faces fierce resistance.
