Gabriel’s mother has been hired for the summer as a servant in a rich household and he is going with her. The miles of surrounding countryside are a promise of happiness for this nature-loving youngster. Yet as soon as he arrives, he feels ill at ease. The house's strict atmosphere triggers uncontrollable reactions of anger and jealousy within him. When the owners’ grandchildren arrive, including the lovely Eleonore, Gabriel loses all control of his emotions. He will do anything to win Eleonore’s heart. Even if it means putting them both in danger…