A misanthropic professor returns to his hometown to assist his dying mother.

A bohemian artist travels from London to Italy with his estranged son to sell the house he inherited from his late wife.

A runaway couple go on an unforgettable journey in the faithful old RV they call "The Leisure Seeker".

Romeo and Juliet secretly wed despite the sworn contempt their families hold for each other. It is not long, however, before a chain of fateful events changes the lives of both families forever.