Following his late grandfather's final wishes Edward returns to his family's holiday home on the island of Crete. Whilst there, he meets the beautiful and enigmatic Angelina. Embarking on a whirlwind romance, the couple explore the natural beauty of Western Crete. Eager to discover more of his grandfather's past, Edward questions Spiros, their elderly caretaker and old family friend. Finally, as his parents arrive he learns the truth about his grandfather's activities on Crete during World War Two. Of his friendship with a young Cretan boy and the significance of the family's restored farmhouse