Based in 1940's Ireland. The Flynn family is from a working class background living quite comfortably. Despite some of their trials and tribulations, mostly attributed by their youngest son Michael, family life is good. Then Michael disappears without a trace at almost fourteen.
Determined not to give up hope, his mother Mary refuses to believe that he is dead. Years later a body is discovered. Is it his? But will the long awaited result be the one the family wants?
This story has a twist with a rollercoaster of emotions, some leading to heartbreak and others to joy.