

Lesbos, 2015. The island is overwhelmed by thousands of refugees. An elderly American woman, Philio Williams, offers a large sum to support the refugees. Her granddaughter, not knowing about her past, is unable to understand the reason.

Smyrna, 1917. Filios' daughter falls in love with Eddie Whittall, of the largest Levantine family, despite his grandmother's objections. World War I ends with the victory of Greece's allies and the defeat of Germany and Turkey.