A long-standing and irreconcilable feud between two local ferrymen, Captain Kosmas and Yorgaras Yokaris, splits the peaceful community of a picturesque Cycladic island. But, with their offspring and young apprentices--Madalena, a tenacious and optimistic daughter, and Labis, a harsh and expert boatman--more than eager to prolong their parents' bitter conflict, an untimely demise will only incur the heavy responsibility of providing for an already multitudinous and impecunious family. Now, who would trust a young captain? Sooner or later, things are bound to take a turn for the worse; however, can a humble but well-respected priest help the two impassioned seafarers bury the hatchet and, maybe, find love?