It's 1962, and Jacqueline is fighting the temptation to ignore moral standards and conventions with her fianc?, Chris. Confused by her conflicting feelings, she accepts the offer of a three-week working holiday in Switzerland. Away from home and the steadying influence of Chris, she finds herself desperately attracted to the handsome Antoine. Jackie, still deeply in love with Chris, holds out against Antoine's charms - but then an unlucky skiing accident undermines her good intentions...