Maria a young girl living in Portugal in the late 60's, is left alone by her husband who is taken to the colonial war in Africa on their wedding day. In an environment of traditions and taboos she tries to deal with her love and loss at the same time she tries to find her own voice.
Victor has unfinished business with his former psychoanalyst Carmo. After years of holding a grudge, he lures Carmo into his house in order to finally take vengeance.
