After the death of her husband and becoming a single parent to her nine-year-old son Alexander, overworked scientist Helen desperately needs an escape. When Alexander proposes a trip to Greece, Helen quickly agrees. After spending several days exploring the tourist-filled streets, they stumble upon the ancient city of Mystras. Its only resident is Elias, a tour guide living on the citya�TMs edges. When Elias runs into Helen, he meets his match for the first time a�" but he unwittingly puts both her and her young son in danger as a result. With time running out and an enemy after them, Elias and Helen are forced to choose between the city they love, and each other.