The Greek Revolution is at its peak, and peace and unity are required in the untamed region of Mani. Two rival clans, that of Captain Laskari and Gerakari, are now united through the marriage of their children. However, the disappearance of their just 40-day-old grandchild will disrupt the fragile balance of their relationship.

The families are searching everywhere for the child when, with the first light of dawn, the young maid of the Laskari family, Theophano, will be led by a vision to the banks of the river Arna…"