After weeks of traveling through Europe, an immature American named William finds himself at a crossroads in Copenhagen. To him it’s not just another European city. Copenhagen is also the birthplace of his father. When the youthful Effy befriends the older William, they set off on an adventure to find William’s grandfather. Effy’s mix of youthful exuberance and wisdom challenges William unlike any woman ever has. As the attraction builds and William truly connects with someone for the first time in his life, he must come to terms with destabilizing elements of his family’s sordid past.