In the scorching summer of 1917, a spineless British civil servant named Edward flees Burma on the eve of his wedding, leaving behind a joyful and determined fiancée named Molly who will stop at nothing to be married. As Edward escapes into the unknown, Molly embarks on a perilous journey across Asia in pursuit of her beloved, weaving together travelogue, love story, comedy, and philosophical meditation with breathtaking virtuosity. This cinematic tapestry is a testament to Miguel Gomes's innovative storytelling, blending black-and-white and color footage to evoke the era's rich cultural heritage and timeless themes of love, loss, and longing.