After a perilous sea crossing and a stay in a camp in Malaysia, young Vietnamese woman Tinh and her family are accepted as refugees in Canada and arrive in Granby, where they begin their new life. But for Tinh, adapting comes with its share of difficulties. Already shy and reserved, she must learn a new language and integrate into her new environment. Haunted by the hardships of the journey, Tinh will have to draw upon her inner strength to find the resilience necessary for her survival and happiness.