In post-war England, a young and solitary aristocrat named Charles, tormented by the loss of his family and the weight of his inheritance, finds himself in a moment of personal crisis. Aimless and with his life crumbling around him, he decides to hire a caregiver, which leads him to cross paths with Sarah, a strong and determined woman who carries her own wounds. Sarah, who has faced difficulties and disappointments, becomes a sort of emotional anchor for Charles, offering a balance between the chaos of his life and the need to find a purpose.
As their relationship develops, both begin to shed their past traumas and explore redemption and human connection. However, the relationship is also fraught with tensions and misunderstandings that bring old resentments and internal struggles to the surface. When events from the past resurface and threaten their tranquility, Charles and Sarah must confront not only their own demons but also the society around them that is unwilling to accept human fragility.
Set against an emotionally charged backdrop rooted in post-war reality, the story glides between moments of tenderness and despair, as both protagonists seek freedom in a world that seems to have closed its doors on them. The poignant plot invites us to reflect on the complexities of love, loneliness, and the quest for redemption.