The Kurc family celebrates Passover in Radom, Poland. One year later, the onset of World War II forces a devastating separation.

Halina and Bella start their passage to Lvov. Sol, Nechuma, and Mila must find a new home in German-occupied Radom. Addy is conscripted into a Polish unit of the French army.

Genek and Herta are sent on a grueling train ride. Addy escapes Europe by sea. Halina starts a new job in Soviet-Occupied Lvov.

Halina, Jakob, and Bella search for those missing in Lvov. Addy and Eliska attempt to enter Brazil. Genek faces a Siberian winter and a question of faith. Sol and Nechuma observe Rosh Hashanah.

With Sol and Nechuma in danger, Halina attempts to find refuge for her parents; Mila learns to assimilate in Warsaw; Bella searches for solace at the AVL Factory; Jakob faces life alone in the Radom ghetto.

Halina and Adam prepare for impending violence in Warsaw; Genek embarks on a dangerous mission; Addy struggles to move on with the unknown fate of his family.

Halina's strength and hope are put to the test; Addy builds a new life in Rio; the end of the war triggers the Kurc family's final search for answers.