At the close of World War II, a war-damaged Italian villa becomes a refuge for the war's casualties. Inside its walls, a young nurse named Hana dedicates herself to the care of her sole remaining patient: a mysterious Englishman whose body is scarred from a Sahara plane crash. As the characters converge, they weave tales of their individual pasts, sharing the burdens of their experiences. The English patient's story becomes the centerpiece, his memories of desert explorations and a passionate, illicit love affair casting light on their intersected lives and altering them forever. Their unfolding narratives of love, loss, and identity coalesce into a poignant mosaic, revealing the profound impact of war and the enduring strength of human connection.