 Set during Israel s 1948 War for Independence, this is the story of a nurse, Kimche, and Himmo, the wounded soldier she becomes fascinated with. Himmo was once called the "King of Jerusalem" becuase of his easy charm and his way with the women. Now he s a blinded multiple amputee and chances are that he will die. Are Kimche s feelings those of love or is she somehow satisfied by nursing him and playing the saint?