In a frank and surprising personal story, one of the world's most beloved authors embarks on a transformative journey of self-discovery. Facing a crisis of faith, and seeking a path of spiritual renewal, Paulo decides to start over, travel, experiment, to reconnect with people and the world. On this journey through Europe, Africa, and Asia, he will again meet Hilal - the woman he loved 500 years before - an encounter that will initiate a mystical voyage through time and space, through past and present, in search of himself.