In the shadow of 1980s Communist Poland, university student Ludwik meets the captivating Janusz by a shimmering river during a summer agricultural camp. Their chance encounter ignites a passionate affair, sealed with whispered secrets and a shared copy of James Baldwin’s "Giovanni’s Room". Escaping to the countryside, they revel in a fleeting paradise where love knows no boundaries.

But returning to Warsaw, reality intrudes. Janusz ascends within the Communist party, embracing ideals that clash with Ludwik's growing disillusionment. As political tensions rise and the regime's grip tightens, their bond is tested like never before.

In a world where personal freedom battles oppressive forces, can their love survive the ultimate test? Or will they be forced to choose between their hearts and their principles?