Marianne and Axel travel to the Greek island of Hydra; Leonard leaves Montreal in search of fortune on the same island.

Leonard Cohen receives news of his grandmother's passing, plunging him into melancholy; a pregnant Marianne faces turmoil in her relationship due to Axel's infidelity.

After a violent fight, Axel abandons Marianne on Hydra with little Axel; she finds solace in Leonard, who, mesmerized and in love, supports her through her turmoil; however, Marianne struggles with her messy life as a single mother.

After Marianne's turbulent return from Athens, Leonard accompanies her on a road trip to return the car to Norway; along the way, they bond over shared struggles and revelations.

Marianne is reunited with Leonard in Montreal, but she struggles to adapt to the city; Leonard becomes evasive when Marianne delivers big news.

Leonard becomes consumed by writing his new book and neglects his health, resorting to heavy drinking and drugs; as Marianne prepares to bid farewell to Charmian and George, she discovers Leonard unconscious.