Joseph Kovack, a novice priest, is amidst a bitter and adulterous divorce and subsequent homelessness. He battles with his faith, eroded by the horrors of his past. Georgie and Winfred Cairn are near their natural demise, and know their death will damn their souls for eternity. Illicit lovers Jessica and Robert traipse the streets, looking for somewhere to escape to, away from the condemnation of their families. Detective Inspector Shields battles with a deteriorating society, his declining health and an approaching retirement which he is not sure he wants. The events in their lives will draw...