In an attempt to distance himself from his devastating past, a down and out young man named Michael relocates to Brooklyn. He works doing odd jobs as he forges new relationships. He is particularly close to Danny, his boss, and Sara, his crippled daughter. While repairing a water damaged ceiling in a convent, he discovers a clue to locating a priceless artifact from Europe's Dark Ages. He experiences many harrowing twists and turns as he travels through Ireland and France culminating in Zurich. His life takes a 360 degree turn during the process.