It's 1942, and London is constantly under the threat of enemy attack. In the Bethnal Green neighborhood, Nellie Morris is considered fortunate to have her routine mostly intact. After meeting an American aviator named Ray, she wants to expand her horizons and see the world. Just as Nellie begins to embrace her new life, a terrible incident during an aerial attack has catastrophic consequences. Her world falls apart, especially when she learns the truth about the tragedy. Just when she is about to give up hope, she discovers that love and justice can prevail.