Luchtkasteelen

The wealthy Alice Stanton is saved from drowning by Jack, a fisherman who sees her in the water. They get to know each other and begin a romantic relationship. This comes to an end when Jack realizes that the people will never approve of their relationship. He fears that their difference in social status will cause a scandal. He ends their relationship and breaks off contact. Six months later, Annie marries someone else. Meanwhile, Jack spends all his time at sea and is involved in a shipwreck. He is seriously injured and, just before he dies, he has a vision of Alice.