In the turbulent years between the wars, Berliners are unsettled: Wayward young artist Emmeline is in search of meaning; art connoisseur Julius finds it easier to love paintings than people, and Jewish lawyer Frank must find a way to protect his family as the Nazis begin their rise to power. The charming art dealer Matthias connects them all, and he will provoke a scandal—involving newly discovered paintings by Vincent van Gogh—that turns all of their lives upside down.