Samothrace 1821. The year of the Greek Revolution against the Ottomans. Michalis and Myrsini are preparing to build their house with dreams of a peaceful and beautiful life. At the same time, the 5 aldermen of Samothrace decide to expel the Turkish tax collector of the island as a sign of revolutionary reaction. Three months of peace follow, but the inhabitants of the island are preparing for the possibility of a Turkish attack. A handful of people are ready for big decisions. These are... the 5 elders, the Visvizi family, a chieftain from Samos and a mysterious man named Aran.