Colonial Africa at the end of the 19th century.
Martha, a young Englishwoman, heads off to join her brother who is fighting on the frontlines. On the way, she meets a soldier who saves her life. She falls in love with him…
Claire and Gabriel meet in the autumn. They are both musicians. She is French, he is Russian. Their passion unfolds during World War II. But the language barrier causes friction between them and they split up. Winter arrives…

Present-day Italy. Naty, 14, loves Giuseppe. He is in a coma at the hospital. It’s summer vacation. Soothed by Naty’s voice, Giuseppe slowly awakens…