This is a story of isolation and hope, of a writer in exile. The writer is banished for her attack on religious fundamentalism and patriarchy and her cat is suddenly left alone.
It's Lovisa's birthday and everything she picked for the party is perfect; the right theme, the right food, the right booze and above all - the right guests. Johan is coming and she needs to make a good impression. So who is Lars? The guy that suddenly shows up one hour early and with way to many roses? And why is he acting like there is something going on between them? As the evening progresses, Lars starts to act more and more embarrasing. Lovisa is desperate, Johan will misunderstand everything! So what to do?
The series is named after a small part of Saltsjöbaden called Solsidan. It revolves around Alex and Anna who are expecting their first child and have just moved to Alex's childhood home in Saltsjöbaden, Stockholm County. Alex tries to get Anna to enjoy herself, and at the same time spend time with his childhood friend Fredde.