A love story that happens in the background Revolution in Timișoara.

At an old age, prince Andrei Morudzi retreats to his castle in Romania, during the two world wars, after having lead an eventful youth. There he is seen upon as a rare bird by the local folk, due to his strange attitude towards life and his exquisit manners, which don't fit in the way of life of the villagers. But, in the end, despite trying to distance himself from the local people, he can't but influence their humble existences.

Somewhere, in a small provincial town in Moldova in the winter of 1992, a young girl named Ema is silently wandering through all sorts of charmless places, in search of meaning or enjoyment

Laura, a very talented 11 year old violin player, is mentored by her teacher.