Diotima is a dancer deeply moved by a vision of a man atop the highest mountain peak, an image she carries with her as she dances by the sea, longing to meet him.
Diotima performs at the Grand Hotel in a mountain resort, where Karl and his young friend Vigo are enchanted by her routine. Moved, Karl rushes into the mountains to process his emotions. Diotima later explores the mountain landscape, playing with children and lambs, and finds a stream that reminds her of ocean waves. There, she encounters Karl upon asking him what he seeks, Karl replies, "One's self," and when he asks her the same question, she answers, "Beauty."
Karl introduces Diotima to his mother and announces their engagement, though Karl's mother sadly reflects afterward that the sea and the stone can never unite. Despite his affection, Karl leaves to climb the mountain on his own, refusing to let Diotima join him. Diotima watches a ski jump competition in the village, where Vigo wins, and they spend time skiing together afterward.
In a bid to further her connection with Vigo, Diotima promises to grant him a wish should he win an upcoming race. The race, marked by the shepherd Colli, sees Vigo and Colli battling for the lead but taking a wrong turn, leaving them behind. Eventually, Vigo wins, and when he claims his wish, he embraces Diotima, just as Karl returns, seeing them together and turning away in despair without recognizing Vigo.
Subtitles: Danish,Swedish,Norwegian,Finnish
