An epic family saga set in the Russian Urals. The story is centered on the Morozov family - Aleksey, Stepan, Aliona and Varvara - two brothers and two sisters. Miraculously, they all survive the slaughter of World War 2, but not without learning some important lessons on the way, including the meaning of true love, and how to cope with grief, leading them ultimately to a long dreamed-of happiness.