Synopsis: In 1840,ia young Russian aristocrat, Dimitri Sanin (Academy Award Winner Timothy Hutton - Best Supporting Actor, Ordinary People, 1980; Sunshine State), isireturning home afteria long tour of Europe. Duringia stopoveriin Germany, he encounters theibeautiful young Gemma (Valeria Golino - Frida) andifallsiin love with her. Maria Polozov (Nastassja Kinski - Diary ofia Sex Addict) isienvious of theicouple's pure love andiseduces Dimitri. Dimitri isicaught inia whirlwind of emotionias he isiunableito choose between his innocent loveifor Gemma andihis sudden passionifor Maria.