In this introspective and poetic adaptation of Paul Bowles' novel, we follow an American couple, Port and Kit, who decide to embark on a journey through North Africa after World War II. Seeking a life full of meaning and adventure, they leave behind the comfort of their home in New York, unaware that their journey will become an exploration of the depths of human unease.
As they delve into the arid and breathtaking landscape of the desert, the relationship between them begins to crumble, as they confront their pasts and the tensions that arise from their differing expectations. Kit, caught in a whirlwind of emotions, increasingly feels out of place, while Port, an idealist, seems obsessed with the search for meaning in a culture that feels foreign to them.
As they encounter peculiar characters and face unexpected challenges, their journey reveals unsettling truths about life, love, and loneliness. The desert, with its vastness and silent beauty, becomes another character in this story; a witness to their internal struggles and the inevitable outcome of their journey. As obstacles accumulate, the line between reality and dreams begins to blur, leading Kit and Port to confront their own souls in a setting where the sky and the earth seem to embrace in a whisper of eternity.