After six long years of travel, successful photographer Jack Devlin returns to his native Melbourne to see his father off on his last journey. Cleo Honeywell, who took care of Jerry until his last day, awaits Jack with trepidation and excitement. The girl is convinced that he is the love of her life. Jack, who has dreamed of Cleo all these years, resists the feeling, but the flame of first love flares up in his soul with renewed vigor. Long-restrained passion throws lovers into each other's arms, but upcoming trials can shatter their dreams of happiness...