| Jan, recentIy reIeased from prison after serving time for the murder of a child, has aIways maintained his innocence and is ready to put the past behind him. A gifted organist, he takes a job at an Oslo church under his middle name, Thomas. His talent and gentIe manner quickly earn him the respect of his superiors, as well as the Iove of the pastor, Anna. Thomas even overcomes his initial 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. |