A young woman who has contracted a mysterious and contagious disease is forced by her village to take a trip, accompanied by her father, to a hermit healer who is said to be her only hope of salvation. A long journey awaits the pair across a wild land, fighting against time, and they find out against their will that the girl's illness is not the only threat hanging over them. This international film festival favorite is presented on DVD exclusively with two versions: color and the director s preferred black & white.