Billedasastoryaboutlove,sexandpassion–areflectionofthemeaningoflifeandtherelentlesspassageoftime,TheTriofollowsmiddle-agedHugo.Whenheisapproachedbythedaughterofbothofhischildhoodloves,heisthrownbackintimetoamomentwhenhisyoungerselfisabouttostartuniversityandhasmovedtoStockholmandtostaywiththeStillerfamily.TherehemeetsThora,thedaughterofthehouse,andAugust,herconstantcompanionandoccasionallover.Itisthebeginningofadeepfriendshipandawhirlwindloveaffair.ItisalsothereasonwhyHugonevermovedon.