Marianne and Connell are seeing other people and realise (too late) that their break-up was due to a misunderstanding.

Connell visits Marianne at her family's summer home in Italy, where tensions between her and Jamie are at an all-time high.

Marianne, studying abroad, pursues an unhealthy relationship.

After a tragic event, Connell struggles with severe depression. Marianne remains a lifeline for him from abroad.