Jesmark, a struggling fisherman on the island of Malta, is forced to turn his back on generations of tradition and risk everything by entering the world of black market fishing to provide for his girlfriend and newborn baby.

A love story following two young people battling with their emotions and dreams, the pressures of career, family and not knowing what the future holds. Füsun is a brilliant student, destined for a successful career but can’t help from falling for Baris, a musician who struggles with a psychological disorder. As the two grow closer they start to adopt each other’s traits, but becoming increasingly dependent on one another proves damaging for their relationship.