A passionate love story drives this intense tale of a desperate man on the lam (Freddy) taken in by his old friend (Thomas), a kindhearted clergyman, and hidden away in the bell tower of a church. He is nursed back to health in secret by the innocent, beautiful daughter of the priest, (Laura) who is immediately drawn to this dark stranger. While Thomas fends off investigators, a tender, burgeoning relationship grows above him. Upon discovering his daughter's plan to leave with Freddy once he is fully recovered, Thomas must confront his own beliefs; does his compassion for his injured friend extend to his own daughter's love?