A deep feeling of nostalgia takes hold of Ali following his mothers death causing him to slowly drift away from family life Although Gabrielle senses her husbands distress she fails to console him In an attempt to reconnect with his roots Ali travels to Arwad an island located off the Syrian coast Leaving Montreal and his family behind he is accompanied by Marie his mistress who is discovering the island for the first time After an unexpected turn of events the confrontation between Gabrielle and Marie will become inevitable