Brian, a divorced father of fourteen year old Asta, has to scramble for a new partner for the World Wife Carrying Competition, held in Finland every summer. His main mission is to beat his soccer super star cousin, Teemu, who has partnered with Brian's ex, Lisa. Brian recruits Rachel, Asta's gym teacher, but they have only two weeks to train. Turns out Rachel is terrific, but also comes with a few odd flaws...