In the summer of 1968, as Europe teeters between love and conflict, Oxford students James Borthwick and Eleanor Pike set out to hitchhike across the continent. Their budding friendship turns complicated as they reach Czechoslovakia, where Alexander Dubček’s promise of “socialism with a human face” offers hope.
At the same time, British diplomat Sam Wareham watches the country’s political awakening with a blend of skepticism and excitement. With Czech student Lenka Konečková, he immerses himself in the vibrant energy of Prague’s youth. But as Soviet tanks gather on the borders, the looming threat grows impossible to ignore.
As idealism clashes with harsh reality, how will these fragile connections survive the impending invasion? And can love and friendship endure when history is about to change forever?
