Brought up in a loving and supportive environment, the Devereux children expect to achieve their dreams. But this is 1930s Ireland where they must fight against repressive laws and social attitudes.
Harry has married his childhood sweetheart but finds his wife’s life and his marriage jeopardised by the strict laws of Church and State.
As he struggles to become a writer, Joseph rejects the love of the girl next door. He goes to fight in the Spanish Civil War where he finds a different kind of love.
Kathleen, an actress, has romantic ideas about going to Hollywood but a love affair threatens to ruin her life and shatter the happiness of her family.
Mary becomes a teacher and forms some strong emotional bonds, but gossip and injustice may rob her of everything she holds dear.
Can they overcome prejudice or must they bow to convention?