Anne lives in Flanders in the 16th century and she cannot understand the need for religious rituals. Yet her ideas run against the temper of the times. It is the age of the Inquisition and she is tragically branded a heretic. Hanna lives in 20th century Vienna as a young noblewoman - she will find a method for uncovering her malaise in a new cure - developed by Sigmund Freud. Anny is a modern Hollywood star. She is searching for meaning in a world where the only apparent thing of any value is money. Three young women, free spirits all, each one at odds with their age.