22-year-old Philomena has always wondered why she is the only one of her family who likes marzipan, when her parents are planning to celebrate their silver wedding anniversary, she discovers why.
Marilyn is found dead one morning on her own swing in the attic of the apartment building. The investigating officer quickly concludes she was murdered. He has only one day to solve the case and by doing so has a chance to get a glimpse of the lives of the other residents.