In the turbulent years of World War I, a young woman from a good family, trapped in the rigidity of her surroundings, decides that her only way out is a marriage of convenience. Alice, the archetype of the woman of that era, finds herself at a crossroads: her future is tied to a monotonous and loveless life or risking everything for an unexpected adventure. Upon meeting Walter, a handsome but poor young man, they enter into an agreement that will mutually benefit them: she will gain the status she craves, and he will achieve economic stability.
As the days go by, the relationship that began as a cold pact starts to transform. Under the same roof, tensions dissipate, and what began without love becomes complicated. Between elegant dinners and conversations about life, Alice and Walter discover facets of each other they did not expect. However, the blossoming romance clashes with the social expectations of the time and, of course, with the shadows of the past that each of them carries.
When old suitors of Alice and secrets from Walter’s past emerge, they must decide what love truly means and whether their union can transcend convenience. In a world where practicality often overrides emotion, the story becomes a reflection on the true nature of commitment and desire. With a backdrop of war and a longing for freedom, their lives intertwine in a dance of contradictory emotions that will lead them to question everything they thought they knew about love and happiness.