In post-war Europe of 1946, following the end of World War II, reconstruction is not just physical, but emotional. The story follows Rachael, a mother who arrives in a devastated city in Germany. In an attempt to start anew, she reunites with her husband, Lewis, a British officer assigned to oversee the occupation. However, the house they have taken for their stay is not empty; it belongs to Stefan, a German who has lost everything. When Lewis decides to give him and his daughter a temporary home, the tension is palpable.
As days turn into weeks, Rachael and Stefan find themselves drawn into a complex relationship, marked by the pain and guilt of the past. Rachael feels an inexplicable connection to Stefan that challenges her loyalty and her marriage, while he grapples with the remorse of what he has experienced and lost. The film explores the scars of war in an intimate context, where love, betrayal, and redemption collide.
Set against the backdrop of a torn Europe, the story serves as a powerful reminder that healing extends beyond physical reconstruction; it is a struggle for humanity and hope in times of profound darkness. Amid moral dilemmas and heart-wrenching decisions, Rachael and Stefan must confront their personal pain and decide if a new beginning is possible.