Luxury cruise ship sets sail from Italy in July 1914, carrying the ashes of opera legend Edmea Tetua and a diverse passenger list of friends, singers, actors, and exotic individuals. Initially, life is idyllic, but on the third day, the captain's duties shift as he rescues a large group of Serbian refugees fleeing the outbreak of World War I.
And the Ship Sails On
A lavish ocean liner sets sail from Italy in 1914, carrying the ashes of a renowned opera singer to their final resting place. Along the way, a charming yet hapless journalist documents the journey, encountering the singer's colorful acquaintances and admirers.