A desperate man on the lam (Freddy) is taken in by his old friend (Thomas), a kindhearted preist, and hidden away in the bell tower of his church. He is nursed back to health in secret by the innocent, beautiful daughter of the priest, (Laura) who is immediately drawn to this dark stranger. While Thomas fends off investigators, a tender, burgeoning relationship grows above him. Upon discovering his daughter's plan to leave with Freddy, Thomas must confront his own beliefs; does his compassion for his injured friend extend to his own daughter's love?