Marianne and Axel go to the Greek island of Hydra, but their relationship is about to unravel. Leonard leaves Montreal to seek his fortune on the same island.
Marianne is pregnant with Axel's child and travels to Norway to say goodbye to her dying father. Leonard is in love with distance.
Axel leaves Marianne and his son to go on a sailing trip with his mistress. Marianne finds comfort in Leonard.
Marianne has to go to Norway, and Leonard comes along. The road trip through Europe brings them closer together, but in Oslo Leonard quickly becomes restless.
Marianne is reunited with Leonard in Montreal, but struggles to adapt to the city. Leonard becomes evasive when she delivers big news.
Leonard collapses after an intense period of writing. To save his career, he must go to Montreal to promote the book, with or without Marianne.
Leonard goes to New York and experiences a fateful meeting at the Chelsea Hotel. Marianne feels abandoned at Hydra and seeks solace elsewhere.
Leonard secures a record deal, but the substance abuse continues. Marianne goes to New York to help him.
