It is March 2011 and the tsunami has struck. As Conor desperately searches for Mimi, his Japanese wife, he realises how his dark and disturbing behaviour drove her to abandon him in Ireland and return to Japan.
Over 60 years earlier, in war torn Tokyo, another international relationship is emerging from the rubble. Owen is falling in love with Mariko, a passionate and political woman, who takes him on an incredible journey. Then family and fate intervene leaving the couple destined to never be together.
As prejudices continue to collide within two rapidly changing cultures, is Conor about to repeat his grandfather's mistakes?
An unforgettable story crossing continents and generations. But as Conor discovers, forgiveness is an incredible gift.