First her mother died in a fire. Then three soldiers raped her. From that brutal day, Charlotte has not spoken one word since the attack.
Charlotte abandons the baby born from that day of infamy.
Nine years later, Charlotte still suffers from battle fatigue from the abusive attack. Damaged women visit the despondent men every evening, but though they cuddle and dance together, intercourse remains unacceptable. The still mute Charlotte finds herself attracted to this house of male penitence. There she meets a remorseful Justin seeking to be forgiven for his participation in the raping of Charlotte nine years ago. As Charlotte and Justin begin to fall in love, he knows he must risk all he cherishes to tell his beloved the truth if they are to have a full and trusting relationship.