The story of General Romeo Dallaire's frustrated efforts to stop the madness of the Rwandan Genocide, despite the complete indifference of his superiors.
Vera and Zak meet while Vera sells her charms and the Zak makes small jobs to survive. Enthralled by an instant love, they settle down in a decrepit house where Yanna, their daughter whom they raise in a spirit of freedom, is soon born.