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After the men in her family are massacred, an Armenian woman is sent to die in Syria, but the amorous attentions of a Turkish officer may save her and her remaining female relatives.
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"A stirring and stunning story of an aristocratic family who is unexpectedly swept into the ravages of World War I and a forbidden passion that may be the family's only hope. Paz Vega (Spanglish) stars in this profoundly moving and controversial film from internationally acclaimed, multiple award-winning Italian directors Paolo and Vittorio Taviani (Padre Padrone). Vega delivers a haunting performance as Nunik, a proud, headstrong Armenian woman whose indomitable spirit captures the heart of an enemy Turkish soldier."
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