As the love affair between Dorrigo and Amy in the 1940s blossoms, it is in stark contrast to his present-day marriage to his wife, Ella.

An investigation into Dorrigo's medical professionalism places a further strain on his marriage.

Dorrigo and Amy's affair must end when Dorrigo is shipped off to war, where as a prisoner, he bears witness to the most horrific of crimes.

Dorrigo returns from war and life without Amy and lost friends. In the present day, his reflections on his life come to a head.