
Lotus Lee develops Stress Disorder after her fiancé, Dean Dalton, dies in a mining accident. Commune doctor Quentin Warren falls in love with her, cares for her, and they develop feelings. Quentin insists on marrying Lotus against his father, the Party Secretary's, wishes. But Dean Dalton, who survived, returns and obsessively entangles her. After struggles, Lotus lets go of the past. Dean finds peace and lets her go. Quentin's affection leads to a happy ending.