In the quaint village of Dal, Norway, Hulda and her mother run an inn while awaiting the return of Hulda's fiancé, Ole, who is away on a fishing expedition in Newfoundland. Tragically, news arrives that Ole's ship has gone missing, plunging Hulda into despair. One day, Hulda receives a letter believed to be from Ole, containing a lottery ticket numbered 9672. This ticket becomes a cherished memento, symbolizing Ole's last connection to her. The narrative unfolds around the family's daily life, their emotional struggles, and the hopes and uncertainties tied to the mysterious lottery ticket.
