In 1971, António Lobo Antunes’ life takes a harsh turn when he is conscripted into the Portuguese Army to work as a doctor in one of the most dangerous areas of the Colonial War—eastern Angola. Separated from all he holds dear, he pens letters to his wife amidst a backdrop of escalating violence. As he travels between various military outposts, he develops a deep affection for Africa and undergoes political growth. Alongside him, a whole generation yearns and fights for the chance to return home. Amidst the unpredictable nature of war, his letters become his lifeline.