Is it possible to fall in love with someone who you've never met? A fascinating true story about young romance in 1950s New England. Gail and Heyward become teenage pen pals during his time in the US Marine Corps. As their relationship turns into something more, can two passionate hearts survive for eight months until they'll be able to see each other face-to-face for the first time? How can they go back to writing letters after finally holding each other close? Faced with the challenges of concerned family members, missed phone calls, and youthful mistakes, these two might just find a way to navigate their years apart for a chance at a future together.