Dramatised origin story of one of Germany's most beloved contemporary comedians.

At last, the long-awaited prequel to the cult sketch Dinner for One. England, early 20th century - a country estate near Eastbourne. Faced with financial hardship, young Miss Sophie decides to get married and invites marriage candidates to her castle. Before she can make her choice, one of the gentlemen is murdered. Miss Sophie challenges the bachelors to witty competitions for her heart and tries to secretly find the murderer. Always at her side is her butler James - and a tender but seemingly impossible romance develops ...