Fifteen-year-old Sonil visits her grandmother's island home to improve her health, but she secretly seeks answers about her distant mother who sent her away as a child. Engaging in Italian lessons with her uncle and bonding with her cousin over typical teenage topics, she unexpectedly embarks on a passionate affair with a young American. This relationship leads to surprising revelations, ultimately guiding Sonil toward forgiveness and self-discovery as she confronts her mother's past and her own future.
