An in-depth look into the abyss of tragedy and the peaks of triumph as Daryl Wincoat, troubled survivor of Vietnam and novice journalist, encounters Rabbi Asher, troubled survivor of Holocaust. Assigned by his editor to write a newspaper article about the Jewish religion, Daryl is introduced to the Jewish faith by Rabbi Asher in a manner much deeper and much more profound than could have been anticipated; a situation that brings to light their mutual sufferings.