Seduzido por uma moça da cidade, um fazendeiro tenta afogar sua mulher, mas desiste no último momento. Esta foge para a cidade, mas ele a segue para provar o seu amor.

After World War II, Antonia and her daughter, Danielle, go back to their Dutch hometown, where Antonia's late mother has bestowed a small farm upon her. There, Antonia settles down and joins a tightly-knit but unusual community. Those around her include quirky friend Crooked Finger, would-be suitor Bas and, eventually for Antonia, a granddaughter and great-granddaughter who help create a strong family of empowered women.

A romantic drama about a woman who enters into an affair after 30 years of marriage.