Belfast 1972: The politically naive Bernie is trying to bring up a normal family in less than normal surroundings. Her best friend is accidentally shot dead by the IRA, and her neighbours are constantly raided by the army. In this climate of fear she stands up and condemns the murders. Criticising both factions, her call for a ceasefire is interpreted as an attack against the IRA, and as her peace movement takes momentum, she and her family are placed in the frontline.

Catherine Morland, jeune femme calme et solitaire, est invitée à Bath, une ville de débauche. Au cours de son excursion, elle rencontre John Thorpe et Henry Tilney. Les deux hommes aux caractères bien différents, vont dès lors se disputer la jeune femme. Jusqu'au jour où le père d'Henry invite la jeune Catherine dans sa résidence de Northanger Abbey, aussi sombre que mystérieuse...

Dorottya is a young Hungarian actress with a burning desire: to make it on the English stage. Legendary actor, Sir Michael Gifford suffers from an incurable disease, and has one desire: be left alone. When Dorottya becomes his carer they both hope their wish will be fulfilled.