Loxandra is a Greek mother and wife living the ordinary life of a well to-do Greek family in Constantinoupolis of the late 1800s-early 1900s, a world gone forever. Historical events intrude in the background -revolutions, palace coups, massacres, and the great upheavals of WW1 in which Greeks saw their wildest hopes fulfilled, then dashed: for a brief time Constantinoupolis itself was regained, then lost along with all Asia Minor. Through troubles great and small, Loxandra's simple optimism, belief in her Virgin Mary, and love of life carries her family past every difficulty - be it a sumptuous dinner for Easter or secretly giving away her savings to help persecuted Armenians. A representation of a time and place where all neighbors were friends, where they could cook in each other's kitchens or take shelter in each other's cellars.

Two girlfriends are having a car accident with two boyfriends...

The Sofronis and Mimis, did not make it as pharmacy employees. So they destroyed the shop and were fired, went on holiday to Kavouronisi, guests at the home of Menelaus.

Katerina is no ordinary maid. In her spare time reading and dreaming to study, in order to escape the miserable life. This attitude, brings it into conflict with the employers, which is why very often changed masters. Finally reaches the Magda house and Parmenion that foreseeing the intelligence to have reserved for something different ..

Intrigued by her portrait, an irresistible young painter seeking inspiration embarks on a mission to find Christina, the mysterious lady who captured his imagination. With temptation ruling the mind, a sad discovery threatens everything.