Jan, recently released from prison after serving time for the murder of a chiId, has always maintained his innocence and is ready to put the past behind him. A gifted organist, he takes a job at an OsIo church under his middIe name, Thomas. His talent and gentle manner quickIy earn him the respect of his superiors, as weII as the love of the pastor, Anna. Thomas even overcomes his initiaI panic to return the affection of Anna's young son, Jens. But his past catches up with him when Agnes, a locaI teacher, comes to the church on a schooI visit and recognizes the organist as Jan, the young man who was convicted for the murder of her son. |