V had always thought that his life was a docile flow of foreseeable moments, but after his father's sudden death he realises that instead it is a wild horse, running freely on its own terms. In the week following Mr Kushner's death, V and his family must face the bitter consequences of their own actions. With every sin they commit, their dignity, self-respect and family bonds take another blow. V has nothing left to hold on to but his hope - but even that seems to be slipping through his fingers...