The war is over and Evie Talbert eagerly awaits the return of her three children from their evacuated homes. But her carefree daughters and son are barely recognisable. Her son has developed serious behavioural problems and with her daughters there's a nervous disorder that cannot be explained. Evie's husband also has problems. Having returned from being in action, he suffers nightmares and fits of rage. Now she must rebuild a loving home to achieve the happiness she's always dreamed of.