In the heart of World War II, a critically injured man is found in a desert in Libya. His body is covered in burns, and his memory, much like his identity, has been shattered. While he is treated in an improvised hospital in Italy, his nurse, Hana, begins to unravel the life of the unknown man through his delirious ramblings and fragments of memories. As he recounts his story, it is revealed that he is a British spy of Hungarian origin, marked by a tragic love story with a beautiful married woman, Katharine.
Their relationship, passionate yet forbidden, blossoms amidst the chaos of war, and through his evocative memories, the film transports viewers to a world where beauty and tragedy coexist. Meanwhile, in the hospital, the man’s past intertwines with the lives of Hana, a traumatized Canadian soldier, and an old rival seeking redemption. Each of them carries their own fears and secrets, creating an atmosphere thick with emotional tension.
In a journey of self-discovery, love, and betrayal, the story reveals how the shadows of the past can still affect those who survive. Heartbreak and yearning blend against the backdrop of war, showing that even in the darkest moments, there remains a ray of light, a spark of life that never goes out.