Marion Flint lives alone on the rugged northwest coast of New Zealand. After a significant disappointment, she has retreated here to leave behind the painful memories of her past. One day, she encounters the shy boy Ika on the beach. A tentative friendship develops between them. The boy grows more and more dear to her heart, and she is ready to fight for him when she risks losing him. In the process, she also becomes closer to her reclusive neighbor George. In the end, Marion not only reconciles with her past but also finds a new love.