Four children try to raise money to replace a broken saw, taking them on an unexpected journey through the capital.
Two friends driving in the London to Brighton vintage car rally bet on which of them will be the first to arrive back home.
During the 1940s, Maurice Bendrix, a writer recently discharged from the armed service, falls in love with Sarah Miles, whom he interviews for a book. Sarah is married, but she and Maurice eventually give in to their mutual attraction, leading to an affair that lasts several months. Maurice's jealousy, along with the bombing of London by the Germans, seemingly leads to the end of their relationship. However, the reasons are later revealed to be more complex.
