In the mid-19th century, Ada, a mute woman, is sent to New Zealand, along with her young daughter and prized piano, for an arranged marriage to Stewart, a farmer. However, she soon captures the interest of farm worker George. This moving film classic is about a woman's fortitude in a forced marriage. Featuring two of the best actors of the time - Harvey Keitel and Holly Hunter - the film depicts an unlikely romance in a relentless landscape.